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Live Ajax Search
SearchWP Live Ajax Search by SearchWP is a WordPress plugin that adds live results to your site's search form. As visitors type, matching results appear in a dropdown and update with each keystroke, so people can find posts, pages or products without waiting for a results page to load.
- Version
- 1.8.8
- Released
- Aug 10, 2026
- Developer
- SearchWP
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan
What’s new in Live Ajax Search 1.8.8
Version 1.8.8
Latest
- ImprovedImproved compatibility with the WordPress 7.0 block editor so the search form's styles no longer affect the editor canvas.
What it does
Standard WordPress search makes visitors submit a query and wait for a new page before they see anything. This plugin uses Ajax to fetch results in the background and display them right under the search field while someone is still typing. Live search is turned on automatically once the plugin is active, and it works with your existing WordPress theme, so you don't need to write code to get a working setup on a blog, business site or content-heavy archive.
Beyond the basic dropdown, you get control over how results look and in what order they appear. You can pick from result templates, adjust the autocomplete styling, width and number of results, and tune suggestion weighting. Store owners can turn on live search for WooCommerce products, and sites with document libraries can search the text inside PDFs. Search forms can be built with ready-made layouts and placed on any page or post through a Gutenberg block.
Best for
- Content-rich blogs and article archives
- WooCommerce stores wanting faster product discovery
- Sites hosting libraries of PDF documents
Features
Live results as you type
Results appear in a dropdown under the search field and refine with every keystroke, using Ajax so visitors never wait for a page reload.
Result templates
Choose from a set of templates that control how live search results are presented, so the dropdown fits the look of your site.
Adjustable autocomplete appearance
Change the dropdown's styling and width, and set the maximum number of results it shows, to match your design and layout.
Tuned suggestions and ordering
Use algorithm settings and weighting adjustments to shape suggestions, and prioritize the order of results by keyword or by how important the content is.
WooCommerce product search
Enable live Ajax search for WooCommerce products so shoppers see matching items in the dropdown as they type a product name.
Search form builder
Create and customize search forms using ready-made layouts and flexible styling options, then place them wherever search is needed on your site.
Gutenberg block
Insert a live search form into any page or post with a Gutenberg block, with no shortcodes or coding required.
PDF content search
Extend search past posts and pages with full-text searching inside PDF files, which suits archives and document-heavy websites.
Live Ajax Search older versions
- 1.8.7Dec 12, 20251 new, 5 improvements
- 1.8.6May 22, 20251 new, 2 improvements
- 1.8.5Feb 27, 20251 fix
- 1.8.4Jan 23, 2025
- 1.8.3Oct 15, 2024
- 1.8.2Apr 24, 2024
- 1.8.1Apr 18, 2024
- 1.8.0Apr 9, 2024
- 1.7.6Jul 6, 2023
- 1.7.5May 3, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
11 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Live Ajax Search
Will it work with the theme I already use?
Yes. The plugin is designed to work with any WordPress theme. Live search is enabled automatically, and you can adjust the dropdown's styling, width and result templates so the results blend in with your existing design.
Can it search products in my WooCommerce store?
It can. The plugin includes WooCommerce live search, so shoppers see matching products in the dropdown while they type. You can also prioritize the order of results so the products you consider most important appear near the top.
How do I add a live search box to a specific page?
You can use the Gutenberg block to drop a live search form into any page or post without coding. The search form builder also offers ready-made layouts and styling options if you want a custom form.
Does it search inside PDF files?
Yes. The plugin offers full-text searching within PDFs, so text inside documents can appear in results alongside your regular posts and pages. This is handy for archives, resource libraries and other document-heavy sites.
Is Live Ajax Search free?
The code of Live Ajax Search is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Live Ajax Search is this?
Version 1.8.8, released Aug 10, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Live Ajax Search?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Live Ajax Search automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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