Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Advanced Search Widget currently ranks #14118 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #13684, first reached on Aug 18, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v0.3, shipped on Dec 21, 2013 (4,693 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #14118 |
| 2026-09-30 | #13997 |
| 2026-08-31 | #13767 |
| 2026-07-31 | #13728 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Aaron Axelsen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2013-12-21 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Allows you to add a widget to search custom post types along with other options
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Advanced Search Widget?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is Advanced Search Widget?
As of October 27, 2026, Advanced Search Widget ranks #14118 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #13684.
When was Advanced Search Widget last updated?
Advanced Search Widget was last updated on December 21, 2013 (version 0.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes Advanced Search Widget?
Advanced Search Widget is developed by Aaron Axelsen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
