Editor Post Finder

Search and insert related WordPress content without leaving the Block Editor.

Version 1.0.0WordPress 6.6+PHP 7.4+

1. Installation

  1. In WordPress, go to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
  2. Select editor-post-finder-1.0.0.zip.
  3. Click Install Now, then Activate.
  4. Open any post, page, or supported public custom post type in the Block Editor.

2. Quick Start

  1. Open the Block Editor.
  2. Open Editor Post Finder from the editor toolbar, or press the default shortcut Alt + S.
  3. Type at least 2 characters in the search field.
  4. Select a result and insert it as either a related-post card or a simple icon + text link.
Tip: After searching, press ↓ to select the first result, use ↑/↓ to move, and press Enter to insert.

3. Search

Search targetsPublished post titles, content, and excerpts.
Multiple keywordsSeparate keywords with half-width or full-width spaces. Searches use AND matching.
RankingResults are ranked by relevance, with title matches prioritized.
HighlightingMatched keywords are highlighted in titles and excerpts.

Examples

wordpress searches for one keyword.

wordpress plugin finds items where both terms appear across the title, content, or excerpt.

The first 10 results are shown initially. Use Load more to continue when additional matches exist.

4. Search Filters

Use the search target selector to limit results to:

5. Insertion Modes

Related-post card

Inserts a visual related-post card using WordPress core blocks.

Icon + text

Inserts a simple linked article title with an icon.

Inserted content uses WordPress core blocks. It remains in your post even if Editor Post Finder is later deactivated or removed.

6. Keyboard Controls

IME composition is handled so that pressing Enter to confirm Japanese or other IME input does not accidentally insert a result.

7. Change the Shortcut

Open the plugin settings from the WordPress Plugins screen or from Tools → Editor Post Finder.

The shortcut is stored per user. Common browser, WordPress, and operating-system shortcuts are blocked to reduce conflicts.

Browser note: The default Alt + S shortcut may conflict with browser or operating-system shortcuts in some environments, including some Firefox setups. If that happens, choose another shortcut in the plugin settings.

8. Recent and Used Links

Recently inserted posts

When the search field is empty, recently inserted articles can be shown for quick reuse. This section can be expanded or collapsed.

Already used in the current article

Editor Post Finder checks links in the post currently being edited and marks matching results as already used.

9. Languages

Editor Post Finder includes user-interface translations for:

The displayed language follows the relevant WordPress language setting.

10. Requirements and Compatibility

Only published content is searchable.

Search speed can vary on very large sites depending on server resources and content volume.

11. Privacy and External Services

Editor Post Finder does not require an external API, external account, telemetry service, or remote search service. Searches run against your WordPress site's published content.

12. Deactivation and Uninstall

Deactivating the plugin keeps your user settings so they are available again after reactivation.

Deleting the plugin removes the plugin-specific user metadata used for the shortcut, insertion mode, and recent-post history.

Content already inserted into posts remains because it uses WordPress core blocks.

13. Troubleshooting

The shortcut does not work

Change the shortcut in the plugin settings. Some browser or operating-system shortcuts may take priority.

No search results appear

Confirm that the content is published and that you entered at least 2 characters. For multiple keywords, all keywords must be found.

Search feels slow

Large content libraries and lower-powered hosting environments can increase search time. Try a more specific keyword combination or filter by post type.

REST API is restricted

Editor Post Finder relies on the WordPress REST API for editor-side search. Security tools or server rules that block authenticated REST requests may prevent search from working.

14. Support

For support, use the support channel provided on the marketplace product page. When reporting an issue, include your WordPress version, PHP version, browser, and a short description of the steps that reproduce the issue.

15. License

Editor Post Finder is distributed under GPLv2 or later.