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SearchWP API

by Josh Pollock

5★ (4 ratings)  ·  Current rank #13587

Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#13587
Peak #13557
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
15.2K
Days tracked
3
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7 days
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • SearchWP API currently ranks #13587 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • Its best position in our tracking is #13557, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
  • The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Jan 7, 2016 (3,866 days ago).

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Details

AuthorJosh Pollock
Current version1.1.0
Versions released
Last updated2016-01-07
Added to directory2015-07-06
Requires WordPress4.3.1+
Requires PHP
First tracked here2026-08-06
JSONrest-apisearchsearchwpwp-api

Description

Run advanced searches via the WordPress REST API and SearchWP.

Frequently asked questions

Is SearchWP API a free plugin?

Yes — SearchWP API is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use SearchWP API?

WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.

How popular is SearchWP API?

As of August 8, 2026, SearchWP API ranks #13587 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #13557.

When was SearchWP API last updated?

SearchWP API was last updated on January 7, 2016 (version 1.1.0).

Who makes SearchWP API?

SearchWP API is developed by Josh Pollock. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2015.