ATT-Search
If you have ever scrolled through the endless branches of All The Things looking for one specific mount, pet, or quest, you already know the pain. ATT-Search solves that problem with a simple, elegant search bar that sits right at the top of the ATT main list. Type a name, pick a result, and the list expands, scrolls, and highlights your target instantly. No more clicking through layers of headers just to find a single entry.
This addon is an unofficial companion for All The Things, published with the original author's blessing, though it is not affiliated with the ATT team. It requires All The Things to function, so make sure the base addon is installed and enabled before you start searching.
How ATT-Search Works in Every WoW Version
ATT-Search is built to follow the game wherever you play. Whether you are chasing achievements on Retail or reliving the old days on Classic, TBC, WotLK, Cataclysm, or MoP, the addon slots into your interface the same way. Compatibility across these versions means you do not have to relearn a different tool every time you switch characters or expansions. The search bar behaves consistently, and the underlying index adapts to whatever content your client supports.
Using the Search Bar
Open the ATT main list and you will find the search bar resting on its top edge. Start typing three or more letters, and results appear as you go. You can move through the list with the arrow keys or Tab, open a result with Enter or a mouse click, and close the search with Esc. It is a fast, keyboard-friendly loop that keeps your hands where they belong.
If you prefer a launcher that handles the boring parts, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install for ATT-Search, so you can skip manual folder juggling entirely. It is a small convenience that makes a real difference when you maintain addons across multiple game versions.
Slash Commands and Key Bindings
- /atts: opens the main list and focuses the search bar
- /atts <text>: runs a search immediately with your text
- /atts warmup: asks the game for item names it has not loaded yet, running quietly in the background for a few minutes
You can also bind a key of your choice under Options, then Keybindings, then AddOns, then ATT-Search. A dedicated hotkey turns searching into a reflex rather than a chore.
What to Know Before You Download ATT-Search
The first search after login builds an index in the background, and the footer of the window shows its progress. Items whose names the game has not loaded yet are skipped and retried every 30 seconds, so results fill in over time. Running /atts warmup speeds this process up considerably, especially on a fresh character or a new expansion.
One quirk worth understanding: if a result is hidden by your ATT filters, such as a "hide collected" setting, its parents are still expanded and you receive a chat message explaining the situation. This keeps the behavior predictable instead of silently dropping entries.
Because ATT-Search uses parts of ATT's internal code, a major All The Things update may require a matching ATT-Search update. Keeping both addons current avoids broken searches and missing results.
Installing ATT-Search
Learning how to install is straightforward. If you manage addons manually, place the ATT-Search folder in your World of Warcraft Interface AddOns directory, restart the client, and enable it on the addon list. If you would rather not touch folders, a launcher with a built-in addon catalog can handle the download and keep everything updated automatically. Either way, when you download ATT-Search for World of Warcraft, confirm that All The Things is present and active first.
Players who jump between Retail and the classic-era clients will appreciate that the same addon folder structure works everywhere. The version compatibility is handled by the addon itself, so you are not hunting for separate builds.
Final Thoughts
ATT-Search is one of those small quality-of-life addons that quietly changes how you use a much larger one. All The Things is a treasure trove of collectibles and achievements, but its depth can be overwhelming. A search bar on top of that depth turns browsing into finding. If you already run ATT, adding ATT-Search is an easy decision, and if you are new to the ecosystem, it is a perfect first companion piece.
--- **Update Oct 5, 2026:** Added 4 files for version 5.5.4, 4.4.2, 3.80.2, 3.4.5, 2.5.6, 12.1.5, 12.1.0, 1.60.1, 1.15.9.