Active installs
50K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#716
Peak #716
Downloads / day
302
prev 249
Downloads (7d)
1,728
All-time downloads
2.1M
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Search Exclude currently ranks #716 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 322 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v2.6.5, shipped on May 22, 2026 (78 days ago) — release #64 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
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Details
| Author | quadlayers |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.6.5 |
| Versions released | 64 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-22 |
| Added to directory | 2012-12-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Hide any post or page from the search results.
Frequently asked questions
Is Search Exclude a free plugin?
Yes — Search Exclude is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Search Exclude?
WordPress.org reports 50K+ active installs.
How popular is Search Exclude?
As of August 8, 2026, Search Exclude ranks #716 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Search Exclude last updated?
Search Exclude was last updated on May 22, 2026 (version 2.6.5). It has shipped 64 releases in total.
Who makes Search Exclude?
Search Exclude is developed by quadlayers. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2012.
