Active installs
40K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#819
Peak #819
Downloads / day
404
prev 359
Downloads (7d)
2,131
All-time downloads
870.3K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- ACF: Better Search currently ranks #819 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 370 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v4.5.0, shipped on Jun 1, 2026 (68 days ago) — release #48 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
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Details
| Author | Mateusz Gbiorczyk |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.5.0 |
| Versions released | 48 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-01 |
| Added to directory | 2016-12-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin adds to default WordPress search engine the ability to search by content from selected fields of Advanced Custom Fields plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Is ACF: Better Search a free plugin?
Yes — ACF: Better Search is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use ACF: Better Search?
WordPress.org reports 40K+ active installs.
How popular is ACF: Better Search?
As of August 8, 2026, ACF: Better Search ranks #819 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was ACF: Better Search last updated?
ACF: Better Search was last updated on June 1, 2026 (version 4.5.0). It has shipped 48 releases in total.
Who makes ACF: Better Search?
ACF: Better Search is developed by Mateusz Gbiorczyk. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2016.
