Search Modal Block 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, Search Modal Block has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (40 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search Modal Block has accumulated 1.2K+ total downloads while Autocomplete Post Search has 3.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Search Modal Block | Autocomplete Post Search | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ► | 4 |
| Active Installs | 40 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 1.2K+ | ► | 3.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2024 | 2015 | |
| Age | 2 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5Search Modal Block
◄Autocomplete Post Search4/5
Total Reviews
3Search Modal Block
►Autocomplete Post Search4
Active Installs
40Search Modal Block
◄Autocomplete Post Search10
Total Downloads
1.2K+Search Modal Block
►Autocomplete Post Search3.3K+
Support Resolution
N/ASearch Modal Block
Autocomplete Post SearchN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoSearch Modal Block
◄Autocomplete Post Search9 years ago
First Released
2024Search Modal Block
Autocomplete Post Search2015
Age
2 yearsSearch Modal Block
Autocomplete Post Search11 years
WP Requires
6.1+Search Modal Block
Autocomplete Post Search3.5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Search Modal Block
Autocomplete Post Searchfalse+
Business Model
FreeSearch Modal Block
Autocomplete Post SearchFree
Latest Version
1.2.0Search Modal Block
Autocomplete Post Search1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Search Modal Block
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
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 Modal Block or Autocomplete Post Search more popular?
Search Modal Block has 40 active installations while Autocomplete Post Search has 10. Search Modal Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search Modal Block or Autocomplete Post Search?
Search Modal Block has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while Autocomplete Post Search has a 4/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Search Modal Block and Autocomplete Post Search free?
Search Modal Block is free and Autocomplete Post Search is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search Modal Block 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 Modal Block was last updated 4 months ago and Autocomplete Post Search was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.