Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Relevanssi currently ranks #350 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #347, first reached on Sep 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 4,219 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 3% versus the month before (4,100/day).
- The latest release, v4.28.4, shipped on Sep 26, 2026 (20 days ago) — release #86 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | #350 |
| 2026-09-30 | #351 |
| 2026-08-31 | #349 |
| 2026-07-31 | #351 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | 1,946 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,227 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,301 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,894 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Websites using Relevanssi
Detected on 3 of the sites scanned with our theme detector. Live screenshots, so they may lag the site.
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Vivi kocht │ Traditionelle Rezepte aus der Schweizer Küche - Vivi kochtvivikocht.ch
- Theme: Foodie Blocks
- 16 plugins detected
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Solving complex challenges through evidence and learning | Itaditad.com
- Theme: ITAD Theme by Soapbox
- 5 plugins detected
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Paul Reiffer | Luxury Commercial & Fine Art Photographerpaulreiffer.com
- Theme: PaulReiffer
- 21 plugins detected
Details
| Author | Christoph Vielgrader |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.28.4 |
| Versions released | 86 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-26 |
| Added to directory | 2009-06-30 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Relevanssi replaces the default search with a partial-match search that sorts results by relevance. It also indexes comments and shortcode content.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Relevanssi?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Relevanssi?
As of October 15, 2026, Relevanssi ranks #350 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #347.
When was Relevanssi last updated?
Relevanssi was last updated on September 26, 2026 (version 4.28.4). It has shipped 86 releases in total.
Who makes Relevanssi?
Relevanssi is developed by Christoph Vielgrader. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2009.
