Description
At a glance
Search Everything v8.1.9 is a free WordPress plugin with 10K+ active installs, 4.1/5 rating from 86 reviews, updated November 28, 2017, requires WordPress 3.6+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Search Everything improves WordPress default search functionality without modifying any of the template pages. You can configure it to search pages, excerpts, attachments, drafts, comments, tags and custom fields (metadata) and you can specify your own search highlight style. It also offers the ability to exclude specific pages and posts. It does not search password-protected content. Simply install, configure… and search.
Search Everything plugin now includes a writing helper called Research Everything that lets you search for your posts and link to them while writing. You can also enable Power Search to research posts from the wider web (for WP3.7 and above).
Better WordPress search in three steps
- Activate
- Configure options
- Search!
What it does
Search Everything increases the ability of the default WordPress Search, options include:
- Search Highlighting
- Search Every Page
- Search Every Tag
- Search Custom Taxonomies ( new )
- Search Every Category
- Search non-password protected pages only
- Search Every Comment
- Search only approved comments
- Search Every Draft
- Search Every Excerpt
- Search Every Attachment (post type, not the content itself – check FAQ)
- Search Every Custom Field (metadata)
- Exclude Posts from search
- Exclude Categories from search
Update
From Jan 24, 2014 Search Everything originaly developed by dancameron, sproutventure will be maintained and developed further by Zemanta.
Terms of Service
The plugin source code is released under GPLv2. Usage of our service is governed by Zemanta Terms of Service and Zemanta Privacy Policy.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Search Everything?
Search Everything 8.1.9 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 4.1/5 rating from 86 user reviews.
Does Search Everything cost anything?
No. Search Everything 8.1.9 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Search Everything 8.1.9?
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 Search Everything?
Search Everything 8.1.9 requires WordPress 3.6 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 Search Everything last updated?
Version 8.1.9 was last updated on November 28, 2017. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Search Everything 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: 8.1.9
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 8.1.9 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | November 28, 2017 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.1/5 (86 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6 or higher |
| Author | Sovrn |
| Tags | category-exclusion, category-search, search, search-highlight, tag-search |
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