SearchWP Live Ajax Search vs HTML5 pushState (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
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HTML5 pushState

HTML5 pushState

4.5(2)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. SearchWP Live Ajax Search has accumulated 1.2M+ total downloads while HTML5 pushState has 3.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5SearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushState4.5/5
Total Reviews
37SearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushState2
Active Installs
50K+SearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushState10
Total Downloads
1.2M+SearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushState3.5K+
Support Resolution
0%SearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushStateN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoSearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushState13 years ago
First Released
2014SearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushState2013
Age
12 yearsSearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushState13 years
WP Requires
4.8+SearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushState3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+SearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushStatefalse+
Business Model
FreeSearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushStateFree
Latest Version
1.8.7SearchWP Live Ajax Search
HTML5 pushState1.0.2

Rating Breakdown

SearchWP Live Ajax Search

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

HTML5 pushState

4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

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.

HTML5 pushState Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SearchWP Live Ajax Search or HTML5 pushState more popular?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search has 50K+ active installations while HTML5 pushState has 10. SearchWP Live Ajax Search is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SearchWP Live Ajax Search or HTML5 pushState?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search has a 4.7/5 rating from 37 reviews, while HTML5 pushState has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are SearchWP Live Ajax Search and HTML5 pushState free?
SearchWP Live Ajax Search is free and HTML5 pushState is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SearchWP Live Ajax Search or HTML5 pushState?
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 HTML5 pushState was last updated 13 years ago.

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