Advanced Custom Post Search

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Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

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1. ★★★★★ ahmedmusawir

   10.4y ago

   You can search all you want, it won’t find anything.

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2. ★★★★★ loudivers

   10.7y ago

   This plugin just works. It is exactly as described and does exactly what I needed with no hassle, headaches, or huge amounts of custom code. I tried many different taxonomy filter plugins including premium plugins from code canyon. This plugin far surpassed all other plugins in ease of use. It literally took me 10 minutes to set this up, and I even took the time to build a search results page template that would match the styling of my theme. I highly recommend this plugin.

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3. ★★★★★ zachtelkins

   10.7y ago

   Had wrestled with a couple other search plugins that just simply didn’t cut it. After downloading and working with this plugin, I was able to do exactly what I needed to in regards to being able to search based on custom post types and also is very intuitive when working with taxonomies. Would certainly recommend and will be using it on future sites as well; not to mention, my client was very happy with the easy of use compared to other plugins that are similar.

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4. ★★★★★ moklet

   11.2y ago

   After I had this plugin integrated in my template I found out that no paging functionality is available.

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5. ★★★★★ devgirl

   11.4y ago

   The need to create a custom post type. Don’t install this plugin unless you want to have to do that route.

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6. ★★★★★ lashisu

   12.1y ago

   I was looking for the same what they are providing at the moment. I really liked it.

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7. ★★★★★ _Thomas

   12.1y ago

   Excellent plugin, easy to set up and easy to use. It does exactly what I needed. A huge time saver! Plus, the support is highly reactive and open to suggestions, and that’s a good point to further enhance the plugin.

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8. ★★★★★ mocreate

   12.3y ago

   A dual taxonomy challenge that had much custom code thrown at it replaced in a few minutes with an effective alternative. It’s easy to set up and plays nicely with the blog search. I would pay for this plugin on codecanyon, btw!

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.2.16 · WP 5.2.4

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2024-05-22 300+ → 200+ down after 417 days in tier
2. 2023-04-01 400+ → 300+ down after 1 days in tier
3. 2023-03-31 300+ → 400+ up after 2 days in tier
4. 2023-03-29 400+ → 300+ down

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• SearchWP Modal Search Form 5K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags B
• Simple CPT 4K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A
• Improving Search Form Accessibility 700+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags B
• MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress 1M+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A
• Custom Post Type Permalinks 200K+ installs · 4.6★ · 1 shared tag A
• M MW WP Form 200K+ installs · 4.1★ · 1 shared tag A

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Advanced Custom Post Search: 200+ active installs, 3.8★ (13 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/advanced-custom-post-search