Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- SearchWP Live Ajax Search currently ranks #778 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #774, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- It is averaging 977 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 670% versus the month before (127/day).
- The latest release, v1.8.8, shipped on Aug 8, 2026 (24 days ago) — release #48 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #778 |
| 2026-08-31 | #777 |
| 2026-07-31 | #775 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 50,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 50,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 50,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 587 |
| 2026-07-31 | 115 |
| 2026-06-30 | 148 |
| 2026-05-31 | 94 |
| 2026-04-30 | 202 |
| 2026-03-31 | 246 |
| 2026-02-28 | 122 |
| 2026-01-31 | 155 |
| 2025-12-31 | 227 |
| 2025-11-30 | 99 |
| 2025-10-31 | 181 |
| 2025-09-30 | 267 |
| 2025-08-31 | 125 |
| 2025-07-31 | 250 |
| 2025-06-30 | 321 |
| 2025-05-31 | 276 |
| 2025-04-30 | 327 |
| 2025-03-31 | 387 |
| 2025-02-28 | 926 |
| 2025-01-31 | 586 |
| 2024-12-31 | 212 |
| 2024-11-30 | 207 |
| 2024-10-31 | 456 |
| 2024-09-30 | 259 |
| 2024-08-31 | 127 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syed Balkhi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.8 |
| Versions released | 48 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-08 |
| Added to directory | 2014-05-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.8+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Template powered live search for any WordPress theme. Does not require SearchWP, but will utilize it if available.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use SearchWP Live Ajax Search?
WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.
How popular is SearchWP Live Ajax Search?
As of September 1, 2026, SearchWP Live Ajax Search ranks #778 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #774.
When was SearchWP Live Ajax Search last updated?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search was last updated on August 8, 2026 (version 1.8.8). It has shipped 48 releases in total.
Who makes SearchWP Live Ajax Search?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search is developed by Syed Balkhi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2014.
