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WordPress Global Search

Powerful keyboard-driven search that lets you find and navigate to any admin resource instantly. Search posts, pages, users, categories, and more with command syntax and smart history tracking.

uiXpress Global Search showing search results with posts, pages, and users

Everything You Need in One Search

Replace slow navigation with instant search. Find anything in your WordPress admin with a single keyboard shortcut.

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Command Prefixes
5+
Search Types
1
Keyboard Shortcut
300ms
Debounce Speed

Powerful Search Capabilities

Search across all WordPress admin areas with intelligent filtering, command syntax, and smart history tracking.

Multi-Type Search

Search posts, pages, users, categories, custom post types, and admin menu items all from one unified interface.

Command Syntax

Filter results instantly with prefixes: `>post`, `@user`, `#category`, `!action`, and `?help` for power user efficiency.

Search History

Automatically tracks your last 10 searches for quick access to frequently used queries.

Recently Accessed

Quick access to your last 5 accessed items, making it easy to return to recent work.

Frequently Used

Smart tracking of your most-used items with automatic sorting by access frequency.

Quick Actions

Instant access to common tasks: New Post, New Page, View Dashboard, Site Settings, and more.

uiXpress Global Search showing search results with multiple content types

Command Syntax & Filtering

Filter search results instantly with powerful command prefixes. Find exactly what you need without scrolling through mixed results.

Post Filter (`>post`)

Search only posts with the `>post` prefix. Example: `>post tutorial`

>post my article

Page Filter (`>page`)

Search only pages with the `>page` prefix. Example: `>page about`

>page contact

User Filter (`@user`)

Search only users with the `@user` prefix. Example: `@user john`

@user admin

Category Filter (`#category`)

Search only categories with the `#category` prefix. Example: `#category news`

#category blog

Quick Actions (`!action`)

Show only quick actions with the `!action` prefix. Example: `!action new`

!action

Help Command (`?help`)

Display command syntax help with the `?help` command. Learn all available commands.

?help

Command Syntax in Action

Use command prefixes to filter results instantly. The system automatically removes the prefix and searches only the specified content type.

uiXpress Global Search showing command syntax examples and help

Keyboard-Driven Navigation

Navigate and search without touching your mouse. Full keyboard support for maximum efficiency.

Open with Cmd/Ctrl + K

Press `Cmd + K` (Mac) or `Ctrl + K` (Windows/Linux) to instantly open the search modal. Input field is auto-focused and ready to type.

Arrow Key Navigation

Use `↑` and `↓` arrow keys to navigate through results. Press `Enter` to select, or `Esc` to close the modal.

Enter to Select

Navigate to any result and press `Enter` to select it. The modal closes automatically and navigates to the selected item.

Escape to Close

Press `Esc` at any time to close the search modal and return to your current page. Search query is cleared automatically.

Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

All keyboard shortcuts for maximum productivity. No mouse required.

Open Search Cmd/Ctrl + K
Next Result ↓
Previous Result ↑
Select Result Enter
Close Modal Esc
Show Help ?help

Advanced Features

Built with performance and user experience in mind. Every detail optimized for speed and efficiency.

Real-Time Search

Results update as you type with 300ms debouncing for smooth performance. Parallel API requests ensure fast results.

Custom Post Type Support

Automatically detects and searches custom post types. Use `>type` syntax to filter by any registered post type.

Onboarding Tutorial

First-time users see an interactive tutorial with example searches and keyboard shortcuts. Dismissible and re-showable.

Rich Result Display

Results include thumbnails, status badges, relative dates, author information, and metadata for quick identification.

Dark Mode

Full dark mode support with consistent styling. Toggle theme directly from quick actions.

Responsive Design

Fully responsive modal that adapts to mobile and desktop screens. Touch-friendly interface for mobile devices.

Onboarding & Empty States

First-time users see helpful onboarding with example searches and keyboard shortcuts. Empty states provide guidance and quick actions.

uiXpress Global Search empty state showing onboarding tutorial and quick actions

Why Choose uiXpress Global Search?

Experience the difference a powerful, keyboard-driven search makes in your WordPress workflow.

Instant Access

Open search with a single keyboard shortcut. Find anything in your WordPress admin without navigating through menus.

Power User Features

Command syntax, search history, and smart tracking make you more efficient. Learn once, use forever.

Zero Performance Impact

Lightweight code with debounced search and parallel API requests. Fast, efficient, and never slows down your admin.

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