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Search Live

by itthinx

5★ (30 ratings)  ·  Current rank #8201

Active installs
600+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#8201
Peak #8201
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
38.9K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • Search Live currently ranks #8201 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v2.0.0, shipped on Dec 20, 2025 (230 days ago) — release #25 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.

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Details

Authoritthinx
Current version2.0.0
Versions released25
Last updated2025-12-20
Added to directory2015-10-08
Requires WordPress6.5+
Requires PHP7.4+
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

Search Live supplies integrated live search facilities and advanced search features.

Frequently asked questions

Is Search Live a free plugin?

Yes — Search Live is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use Search Live?

WordPress.org reports 600+ active installs.

How popular is Search Live?

As of August 7, 2026, Search Live ranks #8201 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was Search Live last updated?

Search Live was last updated on December 20, 2025 (version 2.0.0). It has shipped 25 releases in total.

Who makes Search Live?

Search Live is developed by itthinx. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2015.