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SearchWP Live Ajax Search vs Content character count live (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

SearchWP Live Ajax Search

SearchWP Live Ajax Search

4.7(37)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View SearchWP Live Ajax Search
VS
Content character count live

Content character count live

3(2)

40 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View Content character count live

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SearchWP Live Ajax Search has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 37 reviews) and leads in active installations (50K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. SearchWP Live Ajax Search has accumulated 1.2M+ total downloads while Content character count live has 4.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5SearchWP Live Ajax Search
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Content character count live3/5
Total Reviews
37SearchWP Live Ajax Search
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Content character count live2
Active Installs
50K+SearchWP Live Ajax Search
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Content character count live40
Total Downloads
1.2M+SearchWP Live Ajax Search
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Content character count live4.6K+
Support Resolution
0%SearchWP Live Ajax Search
Content character count liveN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoSearchWP Live Ajax Search
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Content character count live10 years ago
First Released
2014SearchWP Live Ajax Search
Content character count live2012
Age
12 yearsSearchWP Live Ajax Search
Content character count live14 years
WP Requires
4.8+SearchWP Live Ajax Search
Content character count live3.4.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+SearchWP Live Ajax Search
Content character count livefalse+
Business Model
FreeSearchWP Live Ajax Search
Content character count liveFree
Latest Version
1.8.7SearchWP Live Ajax Search
Content character count live0.1.3

Rating Breakdown

SearchWP Live Ajax Search

4.7/5(37 reviews)
5
86%
4
5%
3
3%
2
0%
1
5%

Content character count live

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Recent Reviews

SearchWP Live Ajax Search Reviews

by serialcode

exclude pages SearchWP Free Version

Hi, great plugin, I’m using the free version, how can I exclude pages? Is there a way to exclude pages via code without purchasing the pro version? Thanks in advance.

by neilmarshall81

Fantastic plugin and excellent customer service

I couldn’t be more impressed with the SearchWP plugin support team! Excellent support team – They are always friendly and helpful, making sure your issues are addressed. Very responsive and spe

by topherm

Canceling is annoying

Just allow me to cancel my subscription, don’t make me jump though hoops.

Content character count live Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SearchWP Live Ajax Search or Content character count live more popular?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search has 50K+ active installations while Content character count live has 40. SearchWP Live Ajax Search is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SearchWP Live Ajax Search or Content character count live?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search has a 4.7/5 rating from 37 reviews, while Content character count live has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are SearchWP Live Ajax Search and Content character count live free?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search is free and Content character count live is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SearchWP Live Ajax Search or Content character count live?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search was last updated 3 months ago and Content character count live was last updated 10 years ago.

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