Search Box vs Search Modal Block (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, Search Modal Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Search Box leads in active installations (70 vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search Box has accumulated 1.3K+ total downloads while Search Modal Block has 1.2K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Search Box | Search Modal Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 3 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 1.3K+ | ◄ | 1.2K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2024 | |
| Age | 5 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 6.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.1 | 1.2.0 |
Rating
N/ASearch Box
►Search Modal Block5/5
Total Reviews
0Search Box
►Search Modal Block3
Active Installs
70Search Box
◄Search Modal Block40
Total Downloads
1.3K+Search Box
◄Search Modal Block1.2K+
Support Resolution
N/ASearch Box
Search Modal BlockN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoSearch Box
►Search Modal Block4 months ago
First Released
2021Search Box
Search Modal Block2024
Age
5 yearsSearch Box
Search Modal Block2 years
WP Requires
5.0+Search Box
Search Modal Block6.1+
PHP Requires
false+Search Box
Search Modal Block7.4+
Business Model
FreeSearch Box
Search Modal BlockFree
Latest Version
1.0.1Search Box
Search Modal Block1.2.0
Rating Breakdown
Search Box
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Search Modal Block
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Search Box or Search Modal Block more popular?
Search Box has 70 active installations while Search Modal Block has 40. Search Box is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search Box or Search Modal Block?
Search Box has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Search Modal Block has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Search Box and Search Modal Block free?
Search Box is free and Search Modal Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search Box or Search Modal Block?
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 Search Modal Block was last updated 4 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.