Plugin info

Total downloads: 359
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 12/4/2025 (25 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 2/1/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: f
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Actively maintained • Last updated 25 days ago

68/100

Is Custom Search Box abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 25 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: f
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: f

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Description

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With this plugin, you can add a customized Search Box. Instead of using the theme defaults, you can simply use this plugin and add a search word with corresponding links so that only those searches will appear in the search box, and not other unnecessary contents of the website. This way, the user will only find the items you want them to find.

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Installation

WP Custom Search Box can be directly installed from your website.

  1. Log in to your site’s dashboard (i.e. /wp-admin).
  2. Go to Plugins Add New.
  3. Search for WP Custom Search Box or ideasToCode.
  4. Locate the plugin Custom Search Box & click on Install Now.
  5. Activate the plugin Navigate to Settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to use this plugin?

This plugin is very easy to use. Simply go to any page or post and add the shortcode [itc_csbp_custom_search], and it will display a search box. In the backend, go to the settings page to add the searchable name and links in the format Name | https://…url or Name | https://…url | _n (for opening in New Tab). You can also customize the search box using the Customize tab and adding values.

How to use the import/export settings?

With the import/export settings, you can export the settings from one website and import them to another, meaning you do not have to customize it again. All the search contents will also be transferred or restored.

Can Custom Search Box be used with all themes?

Yes, you can use this plugin with any theme. However, you will need to make adjustments with the CSS or customize it to make it appear and match with the theme.

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Screenshots

  1. Search Box

    Search Box

  2. Customize

    Customize

  3. Import/Export Settings

    Import/Export Settings

Changelog

1.0.2

  • Added Open in New Tab feature.

1.0.1

  • Minor Updates.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.