Description
At a glance
ACF: Better Search v4.5.1 — free WordPress plugin download. Key facts: 40K+ active installs · 4.9/5 rating from 165 reviews · updated August 18, 2026 · requires WordPress 5.0+ & PHP 7.4+.
This plugin adds to default WordPress search engine the ability to search by content from selected fields of Advanced Custom Fields plugin.
Everything works automatically, no need to add any additional code. The plugin does not create a search results page, but modifies the SQL database query to make your search engine work better.
Additionally you can search for whole phrases instead of each single word of phrase. As a result, search will be more accurate than before.
New search core
We modified the code of search engine. Content search is now faster by about 75% (depending on the level of complexity of searched phrase)!
Support to the development of plugin
We spend hours working on the development of this plugin. Technical support also requires a lot of time, but we do it because we want to offer you the best plugin. We enjoy every new plugin installation.
If you would like to appreciate it, you can provide us a coffee. If every user bought at least one, we could work on the plugin 24 hours a day!
Please also read the FAQ below. Thank you for being with us!
Frequently asked questions
What is ACF: Better Search?
ACF: Better Search is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 4.5.1. It is active on over 40K websites.
Is ACF: Better Search free to download?
Yes — ACF: Better Search 4.5.1 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.9 out of 5 based on 165 reviews.
How do I install ACF: Better Search 4.5.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for ACF: Better Search?
ACF: Better Search 4.5.1 requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was ACF: Better Search last updated?
Version 4.5.1 was last updated on August 18, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the ACF: Better Search download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 4.5.1
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 4.5.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 18, 2026 |
| Active installs | 40,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (165 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Mateusz Gbiorczyk |
| Tags | acf-search, advanced-custom-fields, better-search, extended-search, search |
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