Ivory Search vs Search & Filter
Compare WordPress plugins and tools side by side. Pick products with “Compare” in the software directory.
| Feature | Ivory Search v5.5.20 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | Search & Filter v1.2.18 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 90,000+ | 40,000+ |
| Last updated | October 21, 2026 | August 22, 2026 |
| Editions | Ivory Search · Ivory Search Pro ($) · Ivory Search Pro Plus ($) | Search & Filter · Search & Filter Pro ($) |
| Pros | Several search forms, each set up separately; Widget, shortcode and menu search options; Search form customiser in the admin | Filters by taxonomy, post type and date from one shortcode; Simple setup with no code needed for common forms; Free edition is lightweight with few extra assets |
| Cons | WooCommerce SKU search and stemming need Pro Plus; Advanced options are locked behind upgrade prompts; Freemius telemetry prompt on activation | Some advanced options are only in the separate pro edition; Admin screens show promotion for the pro edition |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Custom search forms, Search form shortcode, Search widget, Search item for menus, WooCommerce SKU search ($), Word stemming in search ($), Upgrade prompts for locked features | Shortcode search and filter form, Filter by post type, Filter by post date range, Taxonomy fields rendered as dropdowns, checkboxes or radios, Pro edition announced in admin |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | WooCommerce | — |
| Requires WordPress | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4 | — |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| Shortcodes | 1 | 1 |