WordPress plugin comparison
Fast Fuzzy Search vs Instant Search
At a glance
- Fast Fuzzy Search has more active installs: 100+, against 60+ for Instant Search.
- On a typical day, Fast Fuzzy Search is downloaded about 6 times, Instant Search about 5.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Instant Search was updated more recently: Jul 12, 2026, against Jun 29, 2026 for Fast Fuzzy Search.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.0.8.
- Instant Search has been around longer: since 2024, against 2025 for Fast Fuzzy Search.
Line by line
Fast Fuzzy Search leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Fast Fuzzy Search |  Instant Search |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,429 | #19,823 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 102 | 137 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×0.34 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 4 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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