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