Precise and fast search, autocompletion, and search suggestions for your WordPress page.
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Health
B 82/100
Few reviews · Open vulnerability
Active installs
300+
≈400 estimated
Momentum
-5%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “better search”, “custom search” and “search” for “360”, “autocompletion” and “search suggestions”. “better search” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “360” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “custom search” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “autocompletion” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “search” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “search suggestions” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
82 health vs 63 average across 979 Search plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.0%
of downloads still active
At least 300 of 31.2K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Search plugin keeps 0.7%, across 645 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Search plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 4 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Support resolution
Updated 118 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 7 reviews, smoothed to 4.21★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
0 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
To rank higher: Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
28
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
4%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-1.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| typeahead | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| autocompletion | #5 | #5 | down 2 |
| site search your tag | #12 | #23 | 0 |
| search suggestions | #18 | #17 | down 1 |
| fast search | #22 | #21 | down 1 |
| better search your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| custom search your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| search your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| wordpress search your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
32 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 5 listed. 27 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “better search”, “custom search” and “search” for “360”, “autocompletion” and “search suggestions”. “better search” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “360” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “custom search” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “autocompletion” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “search” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “search suggestions” sits at #18 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “site search”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 15 Jul 2026 · 109 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 714 · peaks are release surges
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
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
4
releases in the last 12 months
4mo ago
latest release · v2.1.11 · 6 Jul 2026
53
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “300+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 5 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 400.
Install history since 17 Jul 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ mxmcreation4.1y ago
Fantastic search plugin experience with high network speeds and good support from the developer. Paid features are even more powerful in terms of tech and design adaptability. WP integration is easy, works great.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Shaun5.3y ago
We’ve been using Site Search 360 for around 18 months, and it really is an essential addition to our site, providing exceptionally fast and accurate results, beautifully presented. Our only issue was that as a small non-profit (with a site large enough that we couldn’t use their free plan) we found their pricing a little challenging, but were pleased that on contacting them they were able to devise a custom-pricing plan adjusted to our needs. Excellent support and excellent software – recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ monsterbk3k7.0y ago
Fast, thoroughly thought-out support responses. Most reasonably priced solution, particularly if you’re wanting to search PDF contents. Cross-domain capable search, unlike most. No need to look further.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ philvallender7.7y ago
Site Search 360 has been the perfect solution to my challenges on multiple occasions. It’s powerful and affordable, which is just what I needed.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ copytrans8.0y ago
We’ve been looking for a better wordpress search for a long time as our customers had a hard time finding relevant content. We’ve tried plenty of search plugins and Site search 360 is definitely the plug and play solution to solve the issue.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ skordas8.9y ago
I’m using this search for my site http://www.waltswooddesign.com since while now. It integrates easy and does what it’s supposed for. For bigger sites, the premium features are a nice solution.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jvankat9.2y ago
I’ve tested multiple WordPress search plugins and I’ll stick with this one. I’m first one to review, so few pros & cons: Pros Quick and easy configuration It’s really fast, no page reloads necessary No need to pay for smaller websites Great support Cons Only external dashboard
Read on wp.org ↗
Security history
via Wordfence Intelligence1 open vulnerability affects the current version (2.1.11). 1 of 2 disclosed are patched.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Site Search 360 <= 2.1.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-01-31 CVE-2024-11780 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.1.6 Patched in 2.1.7
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 1 language, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
3 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ! Says what it does Short description names no action; say what the plugin does for the site.
- ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ! Names what it works with Names no plugin, service or platform it works with.
- ✓ Headings and lists 3 headings and 1 list.
- ✓ Enough to quote 1,171 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "better search", "custom search" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-27 400+ → 300+ down after 105 days in tier
- 2026-07-14 600+ → 400+ down after 1468 days in tier
- 2022-07-07 500+ → 600+ up after 332 days in tier
- 2021-08-09 400+ → 500+ up after 319 days in tier
- 2020-09-24 100+ → 400+ up
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).
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SearchIQ – The Search Solution 1K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags B -
Swiftype Site Search Plugin for WordPress 400+ installs · 3.7★ · 3 shared tags D -
Bing Custom Search for WordPress 40+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags D -
Easy Full Screen Search 10+ installs · 3.7★ · 3 shared tags D -
Relevanssi – A Better Search 100K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter 70K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A
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