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WP Search Any

Search cpt, taxonomies & post meta

by Shimanta Das · github.com/iamshimantadas/wp-search-any · website

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Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/iamshimantadas/wp-search-any/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/iamshimantadas/wp-search-any ↗

WP Search Any is a comprehensive WordPress search plugin that extends the default WordPress search functionality to search across all post types, pages, custom post types, custom fields, and taxonomies with advanced features like AJAX live search and search history tracking.

Features

Enhanced Search Capabilities

  • Search across all post types (posts, pages, custom post types)
  • Include custom fields in search results
  • Search taxonomy terms (categories, tags, custom taxonomies)
  • Exclude attachments from search results

Smart Search Features

  • AJAX live search with real-time suggestions
  • Search history tracking with admin dashboard

Customizable Display

  • Shortcode support for easy placement
  • Custom search results template
  • Responsive design for all devices

Admin Features

  • Search history log with filtering
  • Clear search history functionality
  • AJAX search toggle (enable/disable)
  • Clean admin interface

Technical Features

  • Rewrite rules for clean URLs (/search/)
  • Custom query modifications
  • Pagination support
  • SEO-friendly search URLs

Installation

Method: WordPress Admin (Recommended)

  1. Go to Plugins → Add New
  2. Search for "WP Search Any"
  3. Click Install Now
  4. Click Activate

Shortcodes

[wp_search_any]

Search URLs

  • Search page: /search/?keyword=your+search+term
  • Pagination: /search/?keyword=your+search+term&page=2

Configuration

Admin Settings

  1. Go to WP Search Any → Settings
  2. Enable AJAX Search: Toggle live search suggestions
  3. Save changes

Search History

  1. Go to WP Search Any → Search History
  2. View all search queries made on your site
  3. Clear history if needed

Search Results Template

The plugin includes a custom search results template that displays:

  • Search term
  • Number of results found
  • Paginated results with thumbnails
  • Post excerpts
  • Clean pagination

You can customize the template by editing:
wp-content/plugins/wp-search-any/templates/search-results.php

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this replace WordPress default search?

A: Yes, it extends and enhances the default search functionality to be more comprehensive.

Q: Can I customize the search results layout?

A: Yes, you can modify the search-results.php template file in the plugin's templates folder.

Q: How do I enable AJAX live search?

A: Go to WP Search Any → Settings and check "Enable AJAX Search".

Q: Where are search logs stored?

A: Search logs are stored in a custom database table: wp_wp_search_any_history.

Q: Can I clear all search history?

A: Yes, go to WP Search Any → Settings and click "Clear All Search History".

🧑‍💻 Who Should Use This Theme?

  • WordPress theme developers
  • PHP developers entering WordPress
  • Freelancers building custom client themes
  • Developers who want full control

📜 License

Personal and educational use. Free to modify and extend.

🤝 Author

Shimanta Das
WordPress & PHP Developer

Happy coding 🚀