The search results code must be placed within the view itself, however if you want it above the search form you can just place it above all the filters within the view.
Thanks, I think the problem is I have to columns, one with just the view and one with just the search. So it is not possible to show it above the search if the view is in a separate column?
Thanks, I've attached an image of my layout - the two columns both use the same view and are on the same page, however nothing shows when I try to move the post count above the search form (outlined in red).
I did a quick double check on this one for you to confirm my advice. If the view is separated from the results then it won't work. It needs to be added
This means that if you add the search form separate from the results then you won't get the counter. There might be a workaround that you can use, are you building the view by going to Toolset -> Views or is this view built with blocks ?
You can change it but it will only work if you add the counter to the results section. So you can just add the count above the starting of the results if thats ok, however it must be within the view.