Active installs
200+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#11629
Peak #11629
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
11.5K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Open Search currently ranks #11629 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v4.1.3, shipped on Jun 16, 2026 (53 days ago) — release #22 since the plugin joined the directory in 2007.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Matthias Pfefferle |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.1.3 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Added to directory | 2007-06-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Create an OpenSearch Document for your blog.
Frequently asked questions
Is Open Search a free plugin?
Yes — Open Search is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Open Search?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Open Search?
As of August 7, 2026, Open Search ranks #11629 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Open Search last updated?
Open Search was last updated on June 16, 2026 (version 4.1.3). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes Open Search?
Open Search is developed by Matthias Pfefferle. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2007.
