WordPress plugin comparison
SearchIQ vs SmartMatch Search
At a glance
- SearchIQ has more active installs: 1K+, against 40+ for SmartMatch Search.
- On a typical day, SearchIQ is downloaded about 28 times, SmartMatch Search about 9.
- SmartMatch Search has no reviews yet.
- SmartMatch Search was updated more recently: Sep 23, 2026, against Oct 3, 2025 for SearchIQ.
- SmartMatch Search is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for SearchIQ.
- SearchIQ has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for SmartMatch Search.
Line by line
SearchIQ leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  SearchIQ |  SmartMatch Search |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,897 | #22,055 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 40+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 859 | 231 |
| Rating | 4.9(197) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.37 | ×0.21 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.0 |
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