Search Box vs Easy Full Screen 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, Easy Full Screen Search has a higher user rating (3/5 from 3 reviews) while Search Box leads in active installations (70 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search Box has accumulated 1.3K+ total downloads while Easy Full Screen Search has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Search Box | Easy Full Screen Search | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 3 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 1.3K+ | ► | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2020 | |
| Age | 5 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
N/ASearch Box
►Easy Full Screen Search3/5
Total Reviews
0Search Box
►Easy Full Screen Search3
Active Installs
70Search Box
◄Easy Full Screen Search20
Total Downloads
1.3K+Search Box
►Easy Full Screen Search1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ASearch Box
Easy Full Screen SearchN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoSearch Box
◄Easy Full Screen Search5 years ago
First Released
2021Search Box
Easy Full Screen Search2020
Age
5 yearsSearch Box
Easy Full Screen Search6 years
WP Requires
5.0+Search Box
Easy Full Screen Search4.6+
PHP Requires
false+Search Box
Easy Full Screen Search5.6+
Business Model
FreeSearch Box
Easy Full Screen SearchFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Search Box
Easy Full Screen Search1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Search Box
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Easy Full Screen Search
3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
33%
2
0%
1
33%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Search Box or Easy Full Screen Search more popular?
Search Box has 70 active installations while Easy Full Screen Search has 20. Search Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search Box or Easy Full Screen Search?
Search Box has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Easy Full Screen Search has a 3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Search Box and Easy Full Screen Search free?
Search Box is free and Easy Full Screen Search is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search Box or Easy Full Screen 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 Easy Full Screen Search was last updated 5 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.