# Theme Search

> Theme Search has 10+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews and 38 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Theme Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**Simple plugin with one purpose: find text inside of your theme.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,985
- **Downloads (30 days):** 38 (+65.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 25, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Scott Grant (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sgrant/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/theme-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 586 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | >100 | 280 |
| [theme search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme-search/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |
| theme search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Search Regex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-regex/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (101) | Oct 6, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Relevanssi – A Better Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (405) | Sep 26, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Search & Replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-and-replace/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (283) | Aug 26, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [String locator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/string-locator/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (125) | Sep 29, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-search-to-menu/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (1,561) | Oct 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-search-lite/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (264) | Aug 21, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Real-Time Find and Replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/real-time-find-and-replace/) | 70K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Woo Search – Product Search for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-woo-search/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (248) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Search Exclude](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-exclude/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (217) | Oct 5, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Theme Search free?
Yes. Theme Search is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Theme Search safe to use in 2026?
Theme Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Theme Search?
Theme Search is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,985 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Theme Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Theme Search is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Theme Search last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 25, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Theme Search?
Theme Search is developed and maintained by Scott Grant.

### What are the best alternatives to Theme Search?
The most popular alternatives to Theme Search are Search Regex (100K+ installs), Relevanssi – A Better Search (100K+ installs) and Search & Replace (100K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/theme-search/ · Generated 2026-10-06 14:08 UTC by PageForge