Active installs
7K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#2720
Peak #2720
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All-time downloads
184.7K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Highlight Search Terms currently ranks #2720 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.8.4, shipped on Jul 9, 2026 (31 days ago) — release #37 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
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Details
| Author | Rolf Allard van Hagen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.4 |
| Versions released | 37 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-09 |
| Added to directory | 2009-04-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Very lightweight (vanilla) Javascript that wraps search terms in an HTML5 mark tag within WordPress search results.
Frequently asked questions
Is Highlight Search Terms a free plugin?
Yes — Highlight Search Terms is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Highlight Search Terms?
WordPress.org reports 7K+ active installs.
How popular is Highlight Search Terms?
As of August 9, 2026, Highlight Search Terms ranks #2720 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Highlight Search Terms last updated?
Highlight Search Terms was last updated on July 9, 2026 (version 1.8.4). It has shipped 37 releases in total.
Who makes Highlight Search Terms?
Highlight Search Terms is developed by Rolf Allard van Hagen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2009.
