Blackbam

<p>This Plugin improves the search for users in the WordPress backend significantly. It empowers admins to search for the first name, last name and email address of users instead of only their nicknames/nicenames.</p>
<p>It is also possible to search for custom user meta fields now.</p>
<p>Translations: English, German, Swedish</p>
<p>Plugin Homepage: http://www.blackbam.at/blackbams-blog/2011/06/27/wordpress-improved-user-search-first-name-last-name-email-in-backend/<br />
Special characters like quotes are escaped, problems with the query may apper when trying to search for other non-alphanumeric characters.</p>
<h3>1.2.4</h3>
<ul>
<li>Added translations and il8n (Mikael Grön <a href="mailto:jag@mikaelgron.se" rel="nofollow ugc">jag@mikaelgron.se</a>)<br />
(en_US, en_UK,sv_SE)</li>
<li>Added german translation (de_DE)</li>
</ul>
<h3>1.2.3</h3>
<ul>
<li>Database compatibility improved.</li>
</ul>
<h3>1.2.2</h3>
<ul>
<li>Re-allowed special characters in keys, but strings are still escaped for safe queries.</li>
</ul>
<h3>1.2.1</h3>
<ul>
<li>Filter and test custom meta fields. Remove unallowed characters.</li>
</ul>
<h3>1.2.0</h3>
<ul>
<li>Added Case-insensitive matching.</li>
<li>Added Multisite support.</li>
</ul>
<h3>1.1.2</h3>
<p>Fix issue where attempting to activate the plugin would throw an “Invalid Header” error</p>
<h3>1.1.1</h3>
<p>Minor changes.</p>
<h3>1.1</h3>
<p>Added options page to include custom user meta fields in the search.</p>
<h3>1.0.1</h3>
<p>Little code improvements.</p>
<h4>1.0</h4>
<p>Initial release to the Plugins directory.</p>


Improved user search in backend

Improves the search for users in the backend significantly: Search for first name, last, email and more of users instead of only nicename.

Jewel Theme

Liton Arefin

Pixar Labs

Master Addons

<p><strong>WP Spotlight</strong> is a game-changing <strong>WordPress search plugin</strong> that simplifies and accelerates your workflow.</p>
<p>Inspired by Mac’s Spotlight, this <strong>dashboard navigation plugin</strong> allows you to search, manage, and edit everything in your WordPress admin from a single search bar.</p>
<p>Whether you’re updating a <strong>theme</strong>, managing <strong>users</strong>, or searching for <strong>posts</strong>, updating plugins or the WordPress core, WP Spotlight ensures you get things done faster.</p>
<p>It’s designed for both WordPress beginners and power users, offering seamless integration and unparalleled productivity.</p>
<p><a href="https://demo.wpspotlight.pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Live Demo</a> | <a href="https://wpspotlight.pro/docs/spotlight/plugin-installation-activation" rel="nofollow ugc">Docs</a> | <a href="https://wpspotlight.pro/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade Pro</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqpMw0NsHXV-8xb6sbnLfNjzWrvRc0Ehe" rel="nofollow ugc">Video Tutorials</a></p>
<h3>Why Choose WP Spotlight?</h3>
<span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XZ0sBGkbvY4?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span>
<p>WordPress users often struggle with scattered menus and slow navigation. WP Spotlight solves this problem by providing an intuitive <strong>live search plugin</strong> that integrates directly into your WordPress dashboard. Quickly locate <strong>posts, users, plugins, or themes</strong> with minimal effort.</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p>Perform <strong>plugin updates</strong> and manage themes directly from the search bar.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Search for and manage <strong>comments content</strong> without navigating away.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Manage <strong>multisite settings and switch between subsites</strong> from one search bar.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Designed for professionals managing multiple websites, whether as an admin, developer, or agency.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p>Builder supported: Elementor, Gutenberg, Bricks. (More upcoming)</p>
</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>WP Spotlight is more than just a search bar—it’s your productivity companion.</strong></p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<h3>Seamless Dashboard Navigation</h3>
<p>Effortlessly navigate your WordPress dashboard with real-time search results. WP Spotlight allows you to find and access any admin page, plugin, theme, or post with just a few keystrokes, making it the ultimate <strong>dashboard search tool</strong> for WordPress.</p>
<h3>Frontend Search</h3>
<p>WP Spotlight search is also accessible on the frontend which means you can search and manage any user, plugin, theme, media and update from the frontend without needing to navigate to the dashboard.</p>
<h3>Advanced Live Search for WordPress</h3>
<p>WP Spotlight delivers instant search results for everything from <strong>posts</strong> to <strong>comments content</strong>. With its advanced algorithms, it’s the most reliable <strong>live search plugin</strong> for WordPress, helping you locate exactly what you need without delays.</p>
<h3>Post Content Search and Management</h3>
<p>Search for and manage posts with unparalleled efficiency. Whether you’re using Gutenberg, Bricks, Elementor, WP Spotlight integrates seamlessly to provide direct editing options, making it the best tool for <strong>post search</strong> and management.</p>
<h3>Comprehensive Plugin Management</h3>
<p>Find, install, activate, deactivate, delete and update plugins without leaving your dashboard. With WP Spotlight, plugin management is as simple as typing a query, making it an indispensable <strong>plugin management tool</strong>.</p>
<h3>User Search and Management</h3>
<p>Quickly locate and manage users in your WordPress site. Send password reset links, update user roles (upcoming), and edit profiles—all from the convenience of the search bar. This makes WP Spotlight a powerful <strong>user search plugin</strong> for administrators.</p>
<h3>Theme Search and Updates</h3>
<p>Search for, install, download, upload, and activate themes directly into the search bar. WP Spotlight also supports <strong>quick theme updates</strong>, allowing you to keep your site up-to-date with minimal effort.</p>
<h3>Media File Management</h3>
<p>Search, edit, and download media files instantly. Also handle media uploads directly from search. WP Spotlight streamlines your media library operations, making it an essential <strong>media search plugin</strong> for WordPress users.</p>
<h3>Multisite Navigation and Management</h3>
<p>Managing a WordPress multisite network? WP Spotlight’s multisite navigation lets you switch between sites instantly. With this feature, network administrators can seamlessly search for specific sites in their network, perform actions like plugin updates or content editing across multiple sites, and handle complex tasks efficiently.</p>
<h3>Customizable Key Binds</h3>
<p>WP Spotlight lets you assign shortcuts to any search type or action, creating a personalized, efficient search experience that adapts to your workflow. This feature includes the ability to set and modify key binds for each WP Spotlight search functionality, enabling tailored workflows and boosting productivity by allowing you to jump directly to common actions or search types with a single keystroke.</p>
<h3>Comment Management</h3>
<p>Handle comments directly from the search bar. Approve, unapprove, reply, edit, mark as spam, trash, restore, or delete comments with ease. It’s a powerful feature for managing <strong>comments content</strong> efficiently.</p>
<h3>Quick Updates Manager</h3>
<p>Manage all your WordPress updates—plugins, themes, and core updates—in one place. WP Spotlight simplifies the update process, helping you save time and maintain site security. Need a quick plugin update? Do it from anywhere on your website. Dashboard or the frontend!</p>
<h3>Dark Mode Switcher</h3>
<p>Switch between dark and light modes effortlessly, powered by Adminify’s advanced Dark Mode script. This feature enhances your visual experience while working in the WordPress admin.</p>
<h3>Role-Based Access Management (Upcoming)</h3>
<p>Control what users can search for based on their roles. This feature will allow admins to define access levels, ensuring secure and customized user experiences.</p>
<h3>Admin Role Switcher (Upcoming)</h3>
<p>Switch user roles directly from search for streamlined administration, testing, and support.</p>
<h3>WooCommerce Order Search (Upcoming)</h3>
<p>Quickly find and manage WooCommerce orders, making WP Spotlight the ideal tool for eCommerce site owners needing WooCommerce search on their stores.</p>
<h3>Fuzzy Search Implementation</h3>
<p>Get accurate results even with typos. This feature will make WP Spotlight even more powerful as a <strong>live search plugin</strong>.</p>
<h3>AI Search History (Upcoming)</h3>
<p>Automatically display frequently accessed items at the top of search results. This AI-powered feature will revolutionize how you interact with your WordPress site.</p>
<h3>Pro Features</h3>
<p>Upgrade to Pro for advanced functionality: <strong>Post Content Search</strong>: Search and manage post content with full control over page builder integrations (Divi, Oxygen, Bricks).</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Comment Management</strong>: Approve, edit, reply, or delete comments<br />
from one place.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Media Search</strong>: Edit and download media files directly using the<br />
image search feature from the search bar.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Quick Updates Manager</strong>: Update plugins and themes in bulk or<br />
individually with just a few clicks. Complete update control.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>WordPress Core Updates</strong>: Update the WordPress core from search in<br />
one click.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>User Management</strong>: Send password reset links and edit user roles.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Front end access:</strong> Access search on both the back and front end.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Dark Mode</strong>: Toggle dark/light mode on the dashboard directly from search in one keystroke.</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Who Should Use WP Spotlight?</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<p><strong>Website Administrators</strong>: Simplify site management with tools for <strong>user search</strong>, <strong>theme updates</strong>, and more.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Content Creators</strong>: Quickly locate and manage posts, comments, and<br />
media files without hassle.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>Developers</strong>: Use advanced tools for managing plugins, themes, and<br />
users across multiple sites.</p>
</li>
<li>
<p><strong>eCommerce Owners</strong>: Manage WooCommerce orders and products<br />
effortlessly (feature coming soon).</p>
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Other Use Cases</h3>
<p><strong>WP Spotlight is the best WordPress search plugin</strong> for:</p>
<p>1) <strong>Dashboard Search</strong>: Navigate your admin dashboard like a pro.</p>
<p>2)  <strong>Live Search for WordPress</strong>: Instant results for posts, plugins, and themes.</p>
<p>3)  <strong>Fast Media Upload</strong>: Upload media files directly into search.</p>
<p>4)  <strong>Quick Post Search</strong>: Access your content with ease and speed, whether it’s posts or custom post types.</p>
<p>5)  <strong>User Search</strong>: Manage WordPress users with an efficient search process.</p>
<p>6)  <strong>Quick Update Tool</strong>: Handle theme updates directly from the search bar.</p>
<p>7)  <strong>Update From Frontend</strong>: Handle all updates from frontend as well as dashboard.</p>
<p>8)  <strong>Quick Updates Manager</strong>: Keep your plugins and themes up-to-date.</p>
<h3>Upcoming Features</h3>
<p>We are constantly working to make WP Spotlight the most powerful <strong>admin search tool</strong>. Here’s what’s coming:</p>
<p>1) <strong>Fuzzy Search Implementation</strong>: Get results even with typos.</p>
<p>2)  <strong>WooCommerce Order Search</strong>: Manage orders as easily as you manage posts.</p>
<p>3)  <strong>AI Search History</strong>: Show most-visited searches at the top.</p>
<p>4)  <strong>Role-Based Access Management</strong>: Control what users can search for based on roles.</p>
<p>5)  <strong>Admin Bar Button</strong>: Access WP Spotlight faster with a floating button.</p>
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Find posts, users, plugins, themes, media, comments, and, manage updates from a search bar. Works on the dashboard and frontend.

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