WordPress plugin comparison
Magnify vs Smart Search Control
At a glance
- Magnify has more active installs: 3K+, against fewer than 10 for Smart Search Control.
- On a typical day, Magnify is downloaded about 46 times, Smart Search Control about 2.
- Magnify has no reviews yet.
- Magnify was updated more recently: Sep 14, 2026, against Aug 4, 2026 for Smart Search Control.
- Magnify is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Smart Search Control.
- Magnify has been around longer: since 2024, against 2025 for Smart Search Control.
Line by line
Magnify leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Magnify |  Smart Search Control |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,933 | #62,850 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 733 | 57 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.53 | ×0.07 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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