Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Search in Place currently ranks #4107 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4090, first reached on Aug 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 3K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 110 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 6% versus the month before (117/day).
- The latest release, v1.5.7, shipped on Sep 30, 2026 (17 days ago) — release #57 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #4107 |
| 2026-09-30 | #4113 |
| 2026-08-31 | #4103 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4099 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 3,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 24 |
| 2026-09-30 | 88 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 18 |
| 2026-06-30 | 28 |
| 2026-05-31 | 33 |
| 2026-04-30 | 25 |
| 2026-03-31 | 39 |
| 2026-02-28 | 11 |
| 2026-01-31 | 5 |
| 2025-12-31 | 15 |
| 2025-11-30 | 13 |
| 2025-10-31 | 8 |
| 2025-09-30 | 13 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | codepeople |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.5.7 |
| Versions released | 57 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-30 |
| Added to directory | 2012-06-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Search in Place improves blog search by displaying query results in real time. It displays the results dynamically as you enter the search criteria.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Search in Place?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Search in Place?
As of October 17, 2026, Search in Place ranks #4107 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4090.
When was Search in Place last updated?
Search in Place was last updated on September 30, 2026 (version 1.5.7). It has shipped 57 releases in total.
Who makes Search in Place?
Search in Place is developed by codepeople. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2012.
