Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Extended Search currently ranks #1279 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #1276, first reached on Oct 1, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 20K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 51 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 11% versus the month before (46/day).
- The latest release, v2.2.1, shipped on Dec 7, 2025 (316 days ago) — release #19 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #1279 |
| 2026-09-30 | #1277 |
| 2026-08-31 | #1281 |
| 2026-07-31 | #1282 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 20,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 20,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 31 |
| 2026-09-30 | 59 |
| 2026-08-31 | 49 |
| 2026-07-31 | 44 |
| 2026-06-30 | 48 |
| 2026-05-31 | 33 |
| 2026-04-30 | 78 |
| 2026-03-31 | 69 |
| 2026-02-28 | 33 |
| 2026-01-31 | 35 |
| 2025-12-31 | 46 |
| 2025-11-30 | 49 |
| 2025-10-31 | 79 |
| 2025-09-30 | 76 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Sumit Singh |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.2.1 |
| Versions released | 19 |
| Last updated | 2025-12-07 |
| Added to directory | 2014-09-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Extend search functionality to search in selected post meta, taxonomies, post types, and all authors.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Extended Search?
WordPress.org reports 20K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Extended Search?
As of October 19, 2026, WP Extended Search ranks #1279 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #1276.
When was WP Extended Search last updated?
WP Extended Search was last updated on December 7, 2025 (version 2.2.1). It has shipped 19 releases in total.
Who makes WP Extended Search?
WP Extended Search is developed by Sumit Singh. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2014.
