Dynamic Data Search enhances the default WordPress search by providing instant AJAX-based results without page reloads.
It allows users to search posts, pages, custom post types, taxonomies, WooCommerce products, and Gutenberg templates from a single unified search interface.
The plugin is lightweight, easy to configure, and designed to work smoothly with both classic and Full Site Editing (FSE) themes.
Features
- Instant AJAX-powered live search
- Keyword highlighting in search results
- Search posts, pages, and public custom post types
- Search categories, tags, and custom taxonomies
- WooCommerce product search (title and short description)
- Gutenberg Template and Template Part search (FSE support)
- Grid or List layout for search results
- AJAX Load More button
- Customizable colors for text, buttons, and result background
- Shortcode-based integration
- Optimized performance with minimal assets
- Secure code following WordPress standards
Gutenberg Template Search
For Full Site Editing themes, Dynamic Data Search can include content from:
- Site Editor Templates (wp_template)
- Template Parts (wp_template_part)
This ensures important site content built using templates is searchable by visitors.
Shortcode
Use the following shortcode to display the search box anywhere:
[ddsp_data_search]
You can add it to posts, pages, widgets, or theme templates.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Screenshots
Live AJAX search dropdown results
Plugin settings page
Search results displayed in Grid layout including Gutenberg templates
Search results displayed in List layout including Gutenberg templates