WordPress plugin comparison
Magnify vs WP Extended Search
At a glance
- WP Extended Search has more active installs: 20K+, against 3K+ for Magnify.
- On a typical day, WP Extended Search is downloaded about 68 times, Magnify about 46.
- Magnify has no reviews yet.
- Magnify was updated more recently: Sep 14, 2026, against Dec 7, 2025 for WP Extended Search.
- Magnify is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for WP Extended Search.
- WP Extended Search has been around longer: since 2014, against 2024 for Magnify.
Line by line
WP Extended Search leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Magnify |  WP Extended Search |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3,933 | #1,277 |
| Active installs | 3K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 733 | 2K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.9(72) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.53 | ×0.61 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 11 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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