WP Search Auto Match
Sometimes when user are using the search function of your blog. They may not know the full string of they want to search.
Consider an alternative
WP Search Auto Match shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Search Auto Match stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| match | >100 |
| search | >100 |
| search form | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP Search Auto Match
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Sometimes when user are using the search function of your blog. They may not know the full string of they want to search.
And this plugin will add a Search Keyword Hint (get hints from all tags) on the search form of your site.
So that user can find the things they want to search more easily.
Live Demo: Click Here (Try enter any word in the search box.)
中文介紹請看這裏
Installation
Updgrading From A Previous Version
To upgrade from a previous version of this plugin, delete the entire folder and files from the previous version of the plugin and then follow the installation instructions below.
Installing The Plugin
Extract all files from the ZIP file, making sure to keep the file structure intact, and then upload it to /wp-content/plugins/.
This should result in the following file structure:
- wp-content
- plugins
- wp-search-auto-match
- js
| wp-search-auto-match-init.js
| wp-search-auto-match.js
| LICENSE
| license.txt
| readme.txt
| style.css
| wp-search-auto-match.php
Then just visit your admin area and activate the plugin.
Changelog
See Changelog.
Version 1.0.9 to 1.1
- Update Readme File.
Version 1.0.8
-
Use
wp_localize_scriptto send data to JS instead of simply write data inwp_head. -
Add Uncompressed CSS File & Using Minified CSS File.
-
Add Uncompressed JS File & Using Minified JS File.
Version 1.0.7
- Remove All Remote Load File.
Version 1.0.6
- Add Banners.
Version 1.0.5
- Fix Bugs.
Version 1.0.4
- Fix Bug of
define. (Thanks to cmhello)
Version 1.0.3
- Update Readme File.
Version 1.0.1 to 1.0.2
- Fix Bugs.
Version 1.0
- Initial release.
For developers
Is this your plugin? Show off the numbers.
Add a live badge to your site, docs or GitHub README. It updates on its own — no account needed.
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FAQ
WP Search Auto Match: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is WP Search Auto Match free?
Yes. WP Search Auto Match is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Search Auto Match safe to use in 2026?
WP Search Auto Match shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Search Auto Match?
WP Search Auto Match is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,643 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Search Auto Match work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Search Auto Match is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Search Auto Match last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on March 10, 2014 (13 years ago).
Who makes WP Search Auto Match?
WP Search Auto Match is developed and maintained by Arefly.
What are the best alternatives to WP Search Auto Match?
The most popular alternatives to WP Search Auto Match are matchHeight (2K+ installs), Rencontre – Dating Site (200+ installs) and EMI Calculator (100+ installs).
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