WordPress plugin comparison
AddSearch vs WP Extended Search
At a glance
- WP Extended Search has more active installs: 20K+, against 100+ for AddSearch.
- On a typical day, WP Extended Search is downloaded about 68 times, AddSearch about 9.
- WP Extended Search is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 72 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- WP Extended Search was updated more recently: Dec 7, 2025, against Nov 4, 2024 for AddSearch.
- WP Extended Search is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.6.11 for AddSearch.
- WP Extended Search has been around longer: since 2014, against 2017 for AddSearch.
Line by line
WP Extended Search leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AddSearch |  WP Extended Search |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #14,135 | #1,277 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 184 | 2K |
| Rating | 3.7(3) | 4.9(72) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.07 | ×0.61 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 11 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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