Search Modal Block is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 3 reviews, as of July 10, 2026.
Search Modal Block is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by philhoyt. With a rating of 5.0★ from 3 reviews.
AppRanks data: Search Modal Block ranks #0 in Block on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Search Modal Block is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Block category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 3 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by philhoyt — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (3) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Search Modal Block works
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The Search Modal Block enhances your WordPress site with a modern, popup search interface that’s both beautiful and functional. Built specifically for the block editor (Gutenberg), it provides a seamless way to add search functionality to any part of your content.
Key Features:
Clean, minimal design that works with any theme
Fully responsive layout
Accessibility-ready with ARIA labels and keyboard navigation
Customizable text elements:
Search input placeholder
Search button text
Screen reader labels
Focus-visible support for better keyboard navigation
Seamless integration with WordPress search
Perfect For:
Minimalist themes needing an elegant search solution
Sites wanting to improve their search UX
Accessibility-focused websites
Any WordPress site using the block editor
Development This block is built using the WordPress Create Block tool, ensuring compatibility with modern WordPress standards and practices. The source code is available in the plugin’s /src directory.
Building from Source To build the plugin from source:
Clone the repository
Install dependencies with npm install
Run npm run build to build the production files
For development, use npm run start to start the development server
The build process uses @wordpress/scripts to compile and minify the JavaScript and CSS files. The source code for the compiled files in the /build directory can be found in the /src directory.
Development Dependencies
@wordpress/scripts: ^32.4.1
@wordpress/eslint-plugin: ^25.4.1
@wordpress/stylelint-config: ^23.40.1
eslint: ^9.39.4
The complete source code is available on GitHub: https://github.com/philhoyt/search-modal-block
Credits This plugin uses the following third-party libraries:
MicroModal – A lightweight, configurable modal library for web applications.
Category rankings
As of Jul 10, 2026- Block#0of 569Top 1%
- Modal#0of 62Top 1%
- Popup search#0of 1Top 1%
- Search#0of 535Top 1%
- Search form#0of 5Top 1%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Search Modal Block stands in the Block category
Search Modal Block ranks #0 of 569 apps in the Block category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Search Modal Block?
Search Modal Block is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 3 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Block category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by philhoyt.
Who uses Search Modal Block?
Currently around 50 active stores have installed Search Modal Block. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Block category on WordPress.