WordPress plugin comparison
ACF vs Better Search
At a glance
- ACF has more active installs: 40K+, against 5K+ for Better Search.
- On a typical day, ACF is downloaded about 439 times, Better Search about 141.
- ACF is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 165 reviews, against 4.4 from 61 reviews.
- Better Search was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Aug 18, 2026 for ACF.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Better Search has been around longer: since 2009, against 2016 for ACF.
Line by line
ACF leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  ACF |  Better Search |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #820 | #3,175 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 11.6K | 9K |
| Rating | 4.9(165) | 4.4(61) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.02 | ×0.75 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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