Ajax Search Lite
70,000+ active installs · Rated 4.8/5 · Updated October 19, 2026
A live search plugin that replaces the default WordPress search with a responsive search bar showing results as visitors type. It can search posts, pages, custom post types and custom fields, offers category and post type filters, and keeps all processing on the site's own server. It suits content sites wanting a quicker search. This lite version is free, and a paid Pro version adds more options.
Pros
- Live results as visitors type
- Custom post types, custom fields and categories searched
- Free, with WooCommerce price fields in results
Cons
- Pro features need a paid licence
- Upgrade prompts appear in the admin menu and sidebar
- Google keyword suggestions call an external Google endpoint
Topics: Search plugins
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