Best search posts plugins for WordPress
The most popular search posts plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Ajax Filter Search leads with 60+ active installs, ahead of Smart Searchify (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “search posts” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 search posts plugins
- 1.
Ajax Filter SearchThe most installed search posts plugin, with 60+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 1 week ago.
- 2.
Smart SearchifyFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.7.11.
All 2 plugins tagged “search posts”
Ajax Filter Search
Down in the last 7 days:429#20,082by Thomas J Dintrone9 days ago
Displays posts or custom post types in a friendly, filterable format using ajax so there's no page reload!
- Installs
- 60+
- Rating
- 4.5(2)
- Downloads
- 11/day
Smart Searchify
Down in the last 7 days:19,595#68,976by devjbi1 year ago
Smart Searchify enhances the search functionality of your WordPress website to next level.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day