Better User Search
v1.1.1by dale3h · updated 10 years ago
Better User Search is a must have plugin if you're running WooCommerce. Without it, you're stuck trying to remember every
- Rank
- #8,043
- Up13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 668
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 13.2K
- 13,186 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 15 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Better User Search at a glance
Better User Search is a WordPress plugin by dale3h with 600+ active installs, the #8,043 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews. Version 1.1.1 came out on Feb 3, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 56 plugins tagged “backend”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats113 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Better User Search |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 668 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 668 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 669 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 670 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 703 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 669 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 669 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 667 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 666 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 668 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 667 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 704 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 703 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 688 |
Rank over time
#8,043 · up 17 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,043 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,056 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,051 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,044 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,026 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,039 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,043 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,060 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,073 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,053 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,071 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,036 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,065 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,060 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -2.35% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +5.08% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -5.26% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +2.18% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 700+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★15 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 18, 2015
- Last updated
- Feb 3, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Better User Search
How many websites use Better User Search?
Better User Search is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,043 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Better User Search been downloaded?
13,186 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Better User Search last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Feb 3, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Better User Search compatible with the latest WordPress?
Better User Search’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Better User Search still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Better User Search have?
5.0 out of 5 from 15 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Better User Search?
The plugins most like Better User Search, by the tags they share, are Login as User (30K+), User Role Editor (700K+) and User Switching (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
15 reviews
- 5 stars: 15 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 | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 668 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 15 |
| Total downloads | 13.2K |
| Author | dale3h |
| First released | Feb 18, 2015 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 3, 2016 |
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