The Search block is especially needed to assist visitors in finding the content they need quickly. It also helps improve user experience on any website.
WordPress lets users add a dedicated search bar to your site with the search block. It is enough capable and effective to add to your blog, portfolio, or online store.
Today, in this guide, we will discuss “how to use the search block in WordPress,” its key features, toolbar features, etc. Make sure to follow us from start to finish.
What is the Search Block in WordPress?
WordPress search block is a core block that lets you add a functional search bar to any posts or pages.
It integrates with your site’s search functionality, making it easier for visitors to find specific content by entering keywords or phrases.
It’s a flexible and straightforward solution for enhancing website usability.
What are the Key Features of the Search Block?
The Search Block offers several features to help you customize and optimize your website’s search experience:
- Mobile-Friendly: The search bar adjusts automatically to fit screens of all sizes for optimal usability.
- Customizable Placeholder Text: Change the placeholder text to provide clear instructions for users, such as “Search articles” or “Find products.”
- Button Customization: Choose between displaying a search button or relying solely on the enter key for submission.
- Styles and Alignment: Adjust the block’s alignment (left, center, or right) and design to fit seamlessly with your theme.
- Integration with Themes: Works with most WordPress themes to provide consistent styling and functionality.
The Search Block lets you add a search box label, a placeholder for the search box, and a button to search for anything.

What are the Toolbar Features of the Search Block?
The toolbar of the Search Block includes options for easy customization and management:

- Transform To: Using the option, you can transform your block to the Columns, Details, and Group blocks.
- Drag: You can drag and drop the particular block anywhere in the editor.
- Moving Handles: Let you move your block up and down.
- Align: Align allows you to set the alignment to the none, left, center, or right of the page for better layout integration.
- Toggle Search Label: It allows you to show or hide the Search label of the search bar.
- Change Button Position: This option provides you with several options for the button position, such as:
- Button Outside: It shows the button outside the search bar.
- Button Inside: It shows the button inside the search bar.
- No Button: It hides the button completely from the search bar.
- Button Only: It shows the button only and hides the search box.
- Use Button with Icon: It allows inserting a Magnifying Glass icon in the button instead of the label.
- Options: It holds block options such as the Copy, Duplicate, Add before, Copy Styles, etc.
Check out the image for the Change Button position.

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How to Use the Search Block in WordPress?
The process of using the search block is simple. You do not require any special skill to use the block. All you need to do is follow the tutorial.
Step 1: Insert the Search Block
Go to your post or page where you want to add the Search block. Afterward, Click the Add Block (“+“) icon (1), type “Search” in the search box (2), and click “Search” (3).

Step 2: Resize Your Search Block
In this step, resize your search block according to your needs. You can resize the search block using the width slider on the right side or adjust the size using the width option by inputting manual give options.

Step 3: Search Block Style Customization
You can customize the block further by modifying the style options. To go to the block’s style option, navigate to Settings (1) > Block (2) > Styles (3).

Here, you get various customization options. Customization options are discussed below. You can modify the color, typography, dimensions, and border.

- Color: This function lets you change the color of your text and background.
- Typography: The typography lets you select fonts & font size, appearance, line height, letter spacing, letter casing, and letter decoration.
- Dimensions: Dimensions allow you to adjust padding and margin for your text block.
- Border: The Border option lets you add border and border radius for your text block.
Based on the image above, you already know what can be done using the Typography option. But these functions are hidden by default. Therefore, to display those functions, you must click on the three dots at the top right side and select all the options to display in the editor.

A demo of a search block is below.
Final Thoughts!
So, that’s how you use and add a search block in WordPress websites. It allows users to find what they need quickly.
It is a perfect solution for managing a blog, eCommerce store, etc. Add the search box to your website today and enhance your website’s user experience.
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