> 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/replacing-the-default-theme-search-bar.md).

# 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](/getting-started/placing-the-search-shortcode-in-theme-files.md) in the theme code.