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Add as Preferred Source on Google

v1.3.0

by Mathew · updated 2 months ago

Display a banner that allows users to add your website as a preferred source on Google Search.

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Rank
#7,159
Up43 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 915
900+ reported · High
Total downloads
4.6K
4,638 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
5 reviews
Support resolved
0%
0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -25.5% (30d)·Toward 800+ · ETA ~15d

Add as Preferred Source on Google at a glance

Add as Preferred Source on Google is a WordPress plugin by Mathew with 900+ active installs, the #7,159 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times, 26% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.3.0 came out on Sep 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 17 plugins tagged “google search”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2025.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

391 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Add as Preferred Source on Google Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.203040Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateAdd as Preferred Source on Google
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202623
Oct 27, 202638
Oct 26, 202622
Oct 25, 202614
Oct 24, 202616
Oct 23, 202614
Oct 22, 202637
Oct 21, 202613
Oct 20, 202617
Oct 19, 202624
Oct 18, 202616
Oct 17, 202619
Oct 16, 202615
Oct 15, 202617
Oct 14, 202632
Oct 13, 202615
Oct 12, 202613
Oct 11, 202615
Oct 10, 202618

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 914 · +4.7% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.860880900Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026914
Nov 8, 2026910
Nov 7, 2026908
Nov 5, 2026904
Nov 4, 2026869
Nov 3, 2026869
Nov 2, 2026904
Nov 1, 2026903
Oct 31, 2026860
Oct 30, 2026852
Oct 29, 2026849
Oct 28, 2026858
Oct 27, 2026873

Rank over time

#7,159 · up 190 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#7.2K#7.3K#7.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#7,159
Nov 8, 2026#7,202
Nov 7, 2026#7,197
Nov 6, 2026#7,221
Nov 5, 2026#7,217
Nov 4, 2026#7,249
Nov 3, 2026#7,255
Nov 2, 2026#7,255
Nov 1, 2026#7,243
Oct 31, 2026#7,315
Oct 30, 2026#7,370
Oct 29, 2026#7,407
Oct 28, 2026#7,352
Oct 27, 2026#7,349

Growth %

Average +0.35% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.44%
Nov 8, 2026+0.22%
Nov 7, 2026+0.22%
Nov 5, 2026+4.03%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 2026-3.87%
Nov 2, 2026+0.11%
Nov 1, 2026+5.00%
Oct 31, 2026+0.94%
Oct 30, 2026+0.35%
Oct 29, 2026-1.05%
Oct 28, 2026-1.72%

Active installs band

900+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.800850900Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026900+
Nov 8, 2026900+
Nov 7, 2026900+
Nov 6, 2026900+
Nov 5, 2026900+
Nov 4, 2026800+
Nov 3, 2026800+
Nov 2, 2026900+
Nov 1, 2026900+
Oct 31, 2026800+
Oct 30, 2026800+
Oct 29, 2026800+
Oct 28, 2026800+
Oct 27, 2026800+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #7352 → #7217Installs 800+ → 900+
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.388%
  • v1.212%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.3.0
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.2
First released
Sep 9, 2025
Last updated
Sep 7, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Add as Preferred Source on Google

How many websites use Add as Preferred Source on Google?

Add as Preferred Source on Google is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,159 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Add as Preferred Source on Google been downloaded?

4,638 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 17 times. See download stats

When was Add as Preferred Source on Google last updated?

Version 1.3.0 came out on Sep 7, 2026 (2 months ago).

Is Add as Preferred Source on Google compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Is Add as Preferred Source on Google still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.

What rating does Add as Preferred Source on Google have?

5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Add as Preferred Source on Google?

The plugins most like Add as Preferred Source on Google, by the tags they share, are WP Google Search (5K+), PRyC WP (40+) and SourceCue Button for Google Preferred Sources (20+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

5 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Metric
Add as Preferred Source on Google
Estimated installs≈ 915
Reported installs900+
Rating5.0
Reviews5
Total downloads4.6K
AuthorMathew
First releasedSep 9, 2025
Version1.3.0
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP7.2
Last updatedSep 7, 2026

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