> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documentation.ajaxsearchpro.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documentation.ajaxsearchpro.com/getting-started/importing-from-the-lite-version.md). # Importing from the Lite version Migrating from Ajax Search Lite to Ajax Search Pro {% embed url="" %} Ajax Search Lite to Ajax Search Pro migration {% endembed %} {% hint style="info" %} Ajax Search Lite and Ajax Search Pro are separate plugins, you can switch back to the Lite version anytime. {% endhint %} ### Disable the Lite version After activating the Pro version, make sure to disable the Lite version to avoid any possible conflicts. The Lite and the Pro versions are completely standalone plugins.

### Importing Options from the Lite version The plugin (since version 4.15) auto-detects, if you had [Ajax Search Lite](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ajax-search-lite/) installed previously, and offer a button to import the options from the Lite version to Pro version. To import the options, simply click on the **Ajax Search Pro** menu, then under the **Create a new search instance** fieldset, click the **Import from Ajax Search Lite** button (don't forget to name the search form as well) ![How to import from Ajax Search Lite](https://1706764988-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-L9jkFgNo4lpUof35gvS%2F-L_wVeaDRlGJ9FkfUHuJ%2F-L_wWlXswLLO8SXl8yAt%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=3e4ba4e5-e0c1-4f5d-aa23-ec7547ac05c4) {% hint style="warning" %} Make sure to check the search options after importing them, as some options might be different in the Lite and Pro versions. {% endhint %} ### Checking and validating the import While the import should be seamless across latest releases, it is possible that some differences may occur as both plugins work independently. #### Verify the layout by preview The PRO version has a preview windows, where you can verify the layout, in case of any differences you can make the adjustmends under the Theme Options panel.

#### Verify the selected post types Under the `Search Sources` make sure the correct post types are selected.

### Replacing the Lite version shortcode with the Pro version shortcode Because Ajax Search Lite is only supports a single search instance the shortcodes are different from the Pro version. In case you have been using the Lite version shortcode: ``` [wpdreams_ajaxsearchlite] ``` ..with the desired instance shotcode. The Pro version shortcode can be found under the Ajax Search Pro menu (instances list). And it's format is: ``` [wd_asp id=1] ```