WordPress plugin comparison
ACF vs WP Search with Algolia
At a glance
- ACF has more active installs: 40K+, against 7K+ for WP Search with Algolia.
- On a typical day, WP Search with Algolia is downloaded about 532 times, ACF about 439.
- ACF is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 165 reviews, against 4.5 from 24 reviews.
- WP Search with Algolia was updated more recently: Oct 9, 2026, against Aug 18, 2026 for ACF.
- WP Search with Algolia resolves more of its support threads: 75% in the last two months, against 0% for ACF.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- ACF has been around longer: since 2016, against 2019 for WP Search with Algolia.
Line by line
WP Search with Algolia leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  ACF |  WP Search with Algolia |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #820 | #2,585 |
| Active installs | 40K+ | 7K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 11.6K | 14.7K |
| Rating | 4.9(165) | 4.5(24) |
| Support threads resolved | 0% | 75% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.02 | ×1.16 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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