How to Add AJAX Search in WordPress (Step-by-Step Guide)

Install Unlimited Elements Blocks Library

• Go to the Unlimited Elements plugin page on WordPress.org.

• Click Download, then in your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and upload the ZIP file.

• Click Install Now and then Activate to enable the plugin.

Open the Blocks Library

• From your WordPress dashboard, go to Unlimited Elements → Blocks Library.

• This is where all available blocks are listed and managed.

Search for the AJAX Search Block

• Use the search bar at the top right and type “AJAX Search”.

• The AJAX Search block will appear in the results list.

Install the AJAX Search Block

• Hover over the AJAX Search block and click Install.

• This adds the block to your available options in the editor.

Add AJAX Search to a WordPress Page

• Open any page or post using the WordPress block editor.

• Click the (+) Add Block button, search for “AJAX Search”, and insert it into the page.

Customize the AJAX Search Block

Once added, select the AJAX Search block and use the settings panel on the right. Adjust the Query Source to define what content is searchable, choose the Minimum Characters and Number of Results, and control the visibility of the Featured Image, Title, and Excerpt in the live results. Customize the Styling for the Input Field, Search Button, and Results Dropdown to create a functional, visually appealing search experience that fits your site’s design.