DVLA Search
v1.1.3by dvlasearch · updated 7 years ago
The DVLA Search Plugin provides subscribers to the DVLA Search API a widget, customisable results page, and shortcodes for use on custom pages.
- Rank
- #22,719
- Down8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 42
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.7K
- 3,660 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
DVLA Search at a glance
DVLA Search is a WordPress plugin by dvlasearch with 40+ active installs, the #22,719 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.3 came out on Nov 20, 2019, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.3.0. Among the 1,592 plugins tagged “shortcode”, it ranks #407. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | DVLA Search |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 42 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 41 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#22,719 · down 124 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,719 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,711 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,786 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,670 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,937 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,936 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,752 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,655 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,720 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,717 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,606 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,705 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,595 |
Growth %
Average -0.18% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.44% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.38% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.33% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 5.3.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 22, 2017
- Last updated
- Nov 20, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about DVLA Search
How many websites use DVLA Search?
DVLA Search is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,719 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has DVLA Search been downloaded?
3,660 times in total since 2017.
When was DVLA Search last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on Nov 20, 2019 (6 years ago).
Is DVLA Search compatible with the latest WordPress?
DVLA Search’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.3.0, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is DVLA Search still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does DVLA Search have?
No one has reviewed DVLA Search on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to DVLA Search?
The plugins most like DVLA Search, by the tags they share, are Shortcode Widget (10K+), Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) (10K+) and Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 42 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.7K |
| Author | dvlasearch |
| First released | May 22, 2017 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 20, 2019 |
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