Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Relevanssi currently ranks #349 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 5,456 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 40% versus the month before (3,898/day).
- The latest release, v4.28.2, shipped on Aug 17, 2026 (14 days ago) — release #84 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #349 |
| 2026-07-31 | #351 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 813 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,894 |
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Details
| Author | Christoph Vielgrader |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.28.2 |
| Versions released | 84 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-17 |
| 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 August 31, 2026, Relevanssi ranks #349 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Relevanssi last updated?
Relevanssi was last updated on August 17, 2026 (version 4.28.2). It has shipped 84 releases in total.
Who makes Relevanssi?
Relevanssi is developed by Christoph Vielgrader. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2009.
