Super Ajax Search
by Naveen Gaur · WordPress.org page
Super Ajax Search has 40+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,045 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 9, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Super Ajax Search at a glance
Is Super Ajax Search well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Live Search — Instant AJAX-powered results as you type
- Thumbnails — Display featured images in search results
- Smart Excerpts — Show content snippets with the search keyword highlighted in bold
- Result Grouping — Organize results by Post Type or Category
- Category Filter — Optional dropdown to filter results by category
- Debounced Search — 300ms debounce prevents excessive server requests
- Transient Caching — 1-hour cache for identical queries (configurable)
- REST API — Modern endpoint replaces admin-ajax.php for better performance
- Keyboard Navigation — Arrow keys, Enter, and Escape support
- Accessible — ARIA labels, roles, and semantic HTML
- Secure — Nonce verification, input sanitization, output escaping, publish-only results
- Customizable — Configure post types, result limit, placeholder text, no-results message
Super Ajax Search reviews and ratings
3 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Super Ajax Search
I’ve had a great experience using the Super Ajax Search plugin. It significantly improves the default WordPress search by delivering instant, live results as users type, which makes the overall user experience much more dynamic and engaging. If you're looking for a reliable, fast, and modern search solution for your WordPress site, I highly recommend Super Ajax Search.
darshana007 -
Super impressed with AJAX Search for SearchWP
This plugin is a game-changer for my website's search functionality. The AJAX feature provides instant, relevant results, making the user experience much smoother. Five stars all the way!
vartikapandey94 -
This is an outstanding plugin
Ajax SearchWP is an outstanding plugin that has significantly enhanced our website’s search functionality. The live search results and autocomplete features are a game-changer, making it easier for our users to find what they need instantly. It’s easy to set up, lightweight, and integrates seamlessly with our site. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their WordPress search experience.
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Details
Feature-rich live search with thumbnails, smart excerpts, result grouping, and category filtering.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- ajax search
- autocomplete
- instant search
- live search
- search plugin
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- Version
- 2.0.0
- Last updated
- Apr 9, 2026
- First published
- Aug 14, 2024
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Super Ajax Search FAQ
What does Super Ajax Search do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Super Ajax Search offers Live Search — Instant AJAX-powered results as you type, Thumbnails — Display featured images in search results, Smart Excerpts — Show content snippets with the search keyword highlighted in bold, Result Grouping — Organize results by Post Type or Category and Category Filter — Optional dropdown to filter results by category.
How many active installs does Super Ajax Search have?
WordPress.org reports 40+ active installs for Super Ajax Search as of September 7, 2026.
Is Super Ajax Search still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on April 9, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Super Ajax Search free?
Super Ajax Search is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.