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Advanced Search Widget
Allows you to add a widget to search custom post types along with other options
The facts
- Rating
- 4★ from 2
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 21 Dec 2013
- Added
- Aug 2012
- Requires WP
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- WP 3.7.41
- Downloads
- 23,759
Our analysis
AI-assistedThe Advanced Search Widget is a WordPress plugin that replaces the default search widget. It enables you to search for specific post types and select which fields to query, such as title, content, and tags.
This plugin is suitable for users who need more control over their search functionality, particularly those with custom post types. You can also add multiple widgets to the sidebar for searching through different custom post types.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users with custom post types looking for enhanced search capabilities.
What it does well
- ✓Replaces the default search widget
- ✓Allows searching by specific post types
- ✓Lets you select fields to query like title and content
- ✓Supports multiple widgets for different custom post types
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in December 2013
- •Tested up to WordPress version 3.7.41
- •Limited user ratings and active installs
Verdict
The Advanced Search Widget offers useful features for custom searches, but its age and limited support may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
Aaron Axelsen's own description of Advanced Search Widget, lightly tidied.
The Advanced Search Widget is designed to be a replacement to the defaut search widget. The Advanced Search Widget allows you to search for only a
specific post type and also select which fields to query (title, content, tags).
In addition, it is also possible to place multiple widgets onto the sidebar to search through different custom post types.
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