Active installs
7K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2721
Peak #2718
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
185.7K
Days tracked
38
1 day▼ 1
7 days▲ 3
30 days▲ 6
90 days—
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Highlight Search Terms currently ranks #2721 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2718, first reached on Aug 10, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.8.4, shipped on Jul 9, 2026 (54 days ago) — release #37 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #2721 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2720 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2727 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 7,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 7,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Rolf Allard van Hagen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.4 |
| Versions released | 37 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-09 |
| Added to directory | 2009-04-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Very lightweight (vanilla) Javascript that wraps search terms in an HTML5 mark tag within WordPress search results.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Highlight Search Terms?
WordPress.org reports 7K+ active installs.
How popular is Highlight Search Terms?
As of September 1, 2026, Highlight Search Terms ranks #2721 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2718.
When was Highlight Search Terms last updated?
Highlight Search Terms was last updated on July 9, 2026 (version 1.8.4). It has shipped 37 releases in total.
Who makes Highlight Search Terms?
Highlight Search Terms is developed by Rolf Allard van Hagen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2009.
