gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search
v1.4.4by luistinygod · updated 10 years ago
Extends WordPress search engine to taxonomies, custom fields and media, sorts results by relevance or date, and more. Simple and clean!
- Rank
- #17,234
- Down98 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 93
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.5K
- 14,482 all-time
- Rating
- 4.7/5
- 15 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search at a glance
gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search is a WordPress plugin by luistinygod with 90+ active installs, the #17,234 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews. Version 1.4.4 came out on Dec 2, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 2 plugins tagged “Custom Post Types Search”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats109 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 93 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 93 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 94 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 94 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 93 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 94 |
Rank over time
#17,234 · down 44 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,234 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,136 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,175 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,224 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,166 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,248 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,138 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,200 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,127 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,165 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,169 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,190 |
Growth %
Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.54% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.07% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.06% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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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.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
4.7★★★★★15 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 12, 2013
- Last updated
- Dec 2, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search
How many websites use gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search?
gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,234 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search been downloaded?
14,482 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search last updated?
Version 1.4.4 came out on Dec 2, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search compatible with the latest WordPress?
gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search have?
4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews on WordPress.org. 73% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search?
The plugins most like gee Search Plus, improved WordPress search, by the tags they share, are Relevanssi (100K+), Better Search (5K+) and Search & Replace (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.7
★★★★★
15 reviews
- 5 stars: 11 reviews, 73%
- 4 stars: 4 reviews, 27%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 14 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 93 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 4.7 |
| Reviews | 15 |
| Total downloads | 14.5K |
| Author | luistinygod |
| First released | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Version | 1.4.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 2, 2016 |
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