Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Highlight Search Terms currently ranks #2736 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2716, first reached on Sep 11, 2026.
- It is averaging 28 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 33% versus the month before (42/day).
- The latest release, v1.8.4, shipped on Sep 3, 2026 (45 days ago) — release #37 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #2736 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2745 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 6,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6,000 |
| 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
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 23 |
| 2026-09-30 | 31 |
| 2026-08-31 | 23 |
| 2026-07-31 | 27 |
| 2026-06-30 | 41 |
| 2026-05-31 | 66 |
| 2026-04-30 | 26 |
| 2026-03-31 | 14 |
| 2026-02-28 | 7 |
| 2026-01-31 | 6 |
| 2025-12-31 | 6 |
| 2025-11-30 | 11 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8 |
| 2025-09-30 | 9 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Rolf Allard van Hagen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.4 |
| Versions released | 37 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-03 |
| 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 6K+ active installs.
How popular is Highlight Search Terms?
As of October 18, 2026, Highlight Search Terms ranks #2736 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2716.
When was Highlight Search Terms last updated?
Highlight Search Terms was last updated on September 3, 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.
