WordPress plugin comparison
SearchIQ vs Simple Instant Search
At a glance
- SearchIQ has more active installs: 1K+, against 20+ for Simple Instant Search.
- On a typical day, SearchIQ is downloaded about 28 times, Simple Instant Search about 1.
- Simple Instant Search has no reviews yet.
- SearchIQ was updated more recently: Oct 3, 2025, against Dec 14, 2016 for Simple Instant Search.
- SearchIQ is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.8.12, against 4.7.0 for Simple Instant Search.
- Simple Instant Search has been around longer: since 2011, against 2016 for SearchIQ.
Line by line
SearchIQ leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SearchIQ |  Simple Instant Search |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,897 | #26,343 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 859 | 22 |
| Rating | 4.9(197) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 4.7.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.37 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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