Posts by Search Query
v1.0.9by FirmCatalyst · updated 2 years ago
Implement a list of relevant posts to particular pages with a search query or exact list of posts. Easy pick and add. Print with the shortcode [fcppbk …
- Rank
- #59,103
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.2K
- 1,228 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Posts by Search Query at a glance
Posts by Search Query is a WordPress plugin by FirmCatalyst with fewer than 10 active installs, the #59,103 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 100% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.9 came out on Feb 7, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 4 plugins tagged “list posts”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Posts by Search Query |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · -16.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#59,103 · down 4,141 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #59,103 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #55,103 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #60,574 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #72,892 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #61,266 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #50,176 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #70,024 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #51,545 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #54,962 |
Growth %
Average -1.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -28.57% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +250.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #54962 → #72892
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.9
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 3, 2023
- Last updated
- Feb 7, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Posts by Search Query
How many websites use Posts by Search Query?
Posts by Search Query is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #59,103 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Posts by Search Query been downloaded?
1,228 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Posts by Search Query last updated?
Version 1.0.9 came out on Feb 7, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Posts by Search Query compatible with the latest WordPress?
Posts by Search Query’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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 Posts by Search Query still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Posts by Search Query have?
No one has reviewed Posts by Search Query on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Posts by Search Query?
The plugins most like Posts by Search Query, by the tags they share, are Post Duplicator (200K+), YARPP (100K+) and Public Post Preview (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.2K |
| Author | FirmCatalyst |
| First released | May 3, 2023 |
| Version | 1.0.9 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Feb 7, 2024 |
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