Search shortcode
Provides a [search] shortcode to insert search form in content.
5(6 reviews)
·1.0K+ active installs·Updated 10 years agoAs of April 2026, Search shortcode is a WordPress search plugin with 1.0K+ active installations and a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews. It has been downloaded 19K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are down 24% this week. Top alternative: Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin.
5/56 reviews
1.0K+active installs
19K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013
Overview
Provides a [search] shortcode to insert search form in content.
Works with all bundled themes (2010,2011,2012). Should work with any other decently coded theme
Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
Simple and easy to configure
by webaware·7 years ago
I went looking for a simple shortcode for adding the search form to a page, and found so much more. Well done!
Clean, simple, works.
by Jay·8 years ago
The Subject line says it all. No muss, no fuss — just works.
I like it!
by missymiss·11 years ago
this is real nice thanks!
Brilliant!
by Anonymous User 14017972·11 years ago
I was going through a living hell with a search box not working properly. This fixed everything in 2 seconds. Thanks a million!
Fantastic
by LegalTech·12 years ago
Thanks for a useful plugin.
Install, put [search] where you need it on your page, and you’re done. It doesn’t get any easier than this.
Download Trends
Today: 2Yesterday: 5This week: 22Period total: 908
Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.2+ requiredTested up to 4.4.34 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Version Adoption
v1.0
100.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.0 initial release
Contributors
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