Introduction
BuddyBoss does not provide a built-in option to change the color of the search placeholder text or the text while typing. You can easily customize the search field colors using a small CSS snippet. This allows you to match the search input to your site’s branding and improve the user experience by controlling the Search Text Color.
Custom Workaround
- In your WordPress admin, go to BuddyBoss > Theme Options
- Under Custom Codes, toggle Enable CSS to On
- Paste the following CSS:
.search-field-top::placeholder {
color: red; /* Placeholder text color */
}
.search-field-top {
color: red; /* Default text color */
}
.search-field-top:focus {
color: #f00; /* Color while typing */
}- Click Save Changes
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: The text color did not change, what should I check?
A: Clear your site cache, caching plugin, or CDN cache. Make sure the CSS was pasted exactly as shown and confirm that Enable CSS was turned on before saving
Q: Can I use different colors?
A: Yes. Replace red or #f00 with any valid CSS color value, such as hex codes, RGB, or named colors
Q: Will this affect other input fields on the site?
A: No. This CSS specifically targets the search field with the class .search-field-top
Q: Who can I contact for further assistance?
A: Submit a support ticket through your BuddyBoss account dashboard for personalized help.
