Recently i had a client ask for an instant search functionality in his WordPress site like Google had implemented which was simple to do and since i had so free time on a long train ride I took the code i had and turned it in to a every easy to use plugin. presenting Simple Instant Search
  

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What does it do?

This Plugin allows you add an instant search to your blog or site, using a simple shortcode.
  

How does it work?

When a user types in the search box it automatically calls an Ajax search function which returns the result even before they hit the search button.
  

Features:

• Very easy to install and use.
• Easy configuration screen.
• simple options to style the search results.
• extendable by hooks and filters all around.
• Use as shortcode.
• Use as template tag for easy integration with your theme or plugin.

Download:

Download the latest Version from WordPress.org

Simple Installation steps:

1. Extract the zip file and just drop the contents in the wp-content/plugins/ directory of your WordPress installation.
2. Then activate the Plugin from Plugins page.
3. Done!

Usage:

Simply create or edit post/page and add the

[IS]

shortcode to it. then head over to the plugin admin panel under settings/Instant Search and configure you instant search. if you want to use it in a template file then just use

<?php echo do_shortcode('[IS]'); ?> 

this is it, enjoy and any feedback is welcome, also make sure to submit bug if you find any.
  

Change Log:

• 1.2
  • changed CSS to fix front end submit hidden.
• 1.1
  • Fixed content phrasing issue thanks to Omer Goshen
• 1.0
  • Initial release

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