TB Search in Menu vs Custom Search Box (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, TB Search in Menu has a higher user rating (3.7/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (300 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. TB Search in Menu has accumulated 7.0K+ total downloads while Custom Search Box has 470.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | TB Search in Menu | Custom Search Box | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 7.0K+ | ◄ | 470 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 10 years ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2025 | |
| Age | 10 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 3.5+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
3.7/5TB Search in Menu
◄Custom Search BoxN/A
Total Reviews
6TB Search in Menu
◄Custom Search Box0
Active Installs
300TB Search in Menu
◄Custom Search Box0
Total Downloads
7.0K+TB Search in Menu
◄Custom Search Box470
Support Resolution
N/ATB Search in Menu
Custom Search BoxN/A
Last Updated
10 years agoTB Search in Menu
►Custom Search Box4 months ago
First Released
2016TB Search in Menu
Custom Search Box2025
Age
10 yearsTB Search in Menu
Custom Search Box1 year
WP Requires
3.5+TB Search in Menu
Custom Search Boxfalse+
PHP Requires
false+TB Search in Menu
Custom Search Boxfalse+
Business Model
FreeTB Search in Menu
Custom Search BoxFree
Latest Version
1.0.0TB Search in Menu
Custom Search Box1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
TB Search in Menu
3.7/5(6 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
33%
Custom Search Box
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TB Search in Menu or Custom Search Box more popular?
TB Search in Menu has 300 active installations while Custom Search Box has 0. TB Search in Menu is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — TB Search in Menu or Custom Search Box?
TB Search in Menu has a 3.7/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Custom Search Box has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are TB Search in Menu and Custom Search Box free?
TB Search in Menu is free and Custom Search Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — TB Search in Menu or Custom Search Box?
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?
TB Search in Menu was last updated 10 years ago and Custom Search Box was last updated 4 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.