Search Box vs Autocomplete Post Search (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, Autocomplete Post Search has a higher user rating (4/5 from 4 reviews) while Search Box leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search Box has accumulated 1.3K+ total downloads while Autocomplete Post Search has 3.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Search Box | Autocomplete Post Search | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 1.3K+ | ► | 3.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2015 | |
| Age | 5 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
N/ASearch Box
►Autocomplete Post Search4/5
Total Reviews
0Search Box
►Autocomplete Post Search4
Active Installs
70Search Box
◄Autocomplete Post Search10
Total Downloads
1.3K+Search Box
►Autocomplete Post Search3.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ASearch Box
Autocomplete Post SearchN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoSearch Box
◄Autocomplete Post Search9 years ago
First Released
2021Search Box
Autocomplete Post Search2015
Age
5 yearsSearch Box
Autocomplete Post Search11 years
WP Requires
5.0+Search Box
Autocomplete Post Search3.5.0+
PHP Requires
false+Search Box
Autocomplete Post Searchfalse+
Business Model
FreeSearch Box
Autocomplete Post SearchFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Search Box
Autocomplete Post Search1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Search Box
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Autocomplete Post Search
4/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
25%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Search Box or Autocomplete Post Search more popular?
Search Box has 70 active installations while Autocomplete Post Search has 10. Search Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search Box or Autocomplete Post Search?
Search Box has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Autocomplete Post Search has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Search Box and Autocomplete Post Search free?
Search Box is free and Autocomplete Post Search is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search Box or Autocomplete Post Search?
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?
Search Box was last updated 5 years ago and Autocomplete Post Search was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.