Find posts, users, plugins, themes, media, comments, and, manage updates from a search bar. Works on the dashboard and frontend.
As of April 2026, WP Spotlight is a WordPress user search plugin with 20 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 1.3K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Improved user search in backend.
WP Spotlight is a game-changing WordPress search plugin that simplifies and accelerates your workflow.
Inspired by Mac’s Spotlight, this dashboard navigation plugin allows you to search, manage, and edit everything in your WordPress admin from a single search bar.
Whether you’re updating a theme, managing users, or searching for posts, updating plugins or the WordPress core, WP Spotlight ensures you get things done faster.
It’s designed for both WordPress beginners and power users, offering seamless integration and unparalleled productivity.
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WordPress users often struggle with scattered menus and slow navigation. WP Spotlight solves this problem by providing an intuitive live search plugin that in…
| WordPress | false+ requiredTested up to 6.7.5 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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