# Replacing the default theme search bar

The plugin offers a simple way to override the default theme search bar. On the search settings page you can choose which search instance you want to override the default search bar.

![](http://i.imgur.com/1qGbpZN.png)

This method is supported by 99% of the themes out there. If the default search bar is not replaced after choosing one of the options, you will have to [replace it manually](https://documentation.ajaxsearchpro.com/getting-started/placing-the-search-shortcode-in-theme-files) in the theme code.