HXSE — Code-First Search
v2.2.0by youheiokubo · updated 2 months ago
Code-first search & filter for WordPress. Define filters with PHP arrays, output with a shortcode. Powered by htmx — no page reloads.
- Rank
- #70,950
- Down12,972 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 809
- 809 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HXSE at a glance
HXSE is a WordPress plugin by youheiokubo with fewer than 10 active installs, the #70,950 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.2.0 came out on Aug 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 273 plugins tagged “filter”, it ranks #240. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats81 downloads · the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | HXSE |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · -60.0% in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
Rank over time
#70,950 · down 13,393 in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #70,950 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #57,978 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #60,267 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #65,898 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #58,557 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #57,557 |
Growth %
Average -10.82% a day in the last 30 days
View as table
| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
View as table
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where HXSE ranks in search
Track this plugin to check its position for the searches you choose, daily, with an alert when it moves.
Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 18, 2026
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HXSE
How many websites use HXSE?
HXSE is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #70,950 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HXSE been downloaded?
809 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was HXSE last updated?
Version 2.2.0 came out on Aug 20, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is HXSE compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is HXSE still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HXSE have?
No one has reviewed HXSE on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to HXSE?
The plugins most like HXSE, by the tags they share, are Search & Filter (40K+), SearchWP Live Ajax Search (40K+) and Relevanssi Live Ajax Search (7K+). Compare all alternatives
Compare with competitors
Add up to 1 competitor. No account needed.
| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 809 |
| Author | youheiokubo |
| First released | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Version | 2.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
Alternatives to HXSE
Compare all alternativesPopular plugins with the same tags, the most in common first.

Search & Filter
by Code Amp
Search and Filtering for Custom Posts, Categories, Tags, Taxonomies, Post Dates and Post Types
- Rank
- #789
- Installs
- 40K+
- 4.5

SearchWP Live Ajax Search
by Syed Balkhi
Template powered live search for any WordPress theme. Does not require SearchWP, but will utilize it if available.
- Rank
- #795
- Installs
- 40K+
- 4.7

Relevanssi Live Ajax Search
by Christoph Vielgrader
Template powered live search for any WordPress theme. Compatible with Relevanssi search!
- Rank
- #2,571
- Installs
- 7K+
- 5.0

Shortcodes Ultimate
by Vova
Add 50+ shortcodes with live preview for tabs, accordions, buttons, FAQs, sliders and boxes. Works in Block Editor and Classic Editor.
- Rank
- #148
- Installs
- 400K+
- 4.9
Shortcoder
by vaakash
Create custom "Shortcodes" easily for HTML, JavaScript, CSS code snippets and use the shortcodes within posts, pages & widgets
- Rank
- #431
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.9

Search & Replace
by WP Media
Search & Replace data in your database with WordPress admin, replace domains/URLs of your WordPress installation.
- Rank
- #362
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.3
Side by side:HXSE vs Search & FilterHXSE vs SearchWP Live Ajax SearchHXSE vs Relevanssi Live Ajax Search
More by youheiokubo
See everything by youheiokuboOther plugins from this author in our catalog.

HXMC
by youheiokubo
Code-first media library cleanup: find unreferenced images, rename non-ASCII filenames safely, convert to WebP. No external services.
- Rank
- #73,465
- Installs
- Fewer than 10

Distan
by youheiokubo
Author in WordPress, deliver static HTML — built for handing over files, not a CMS. No database, and no deploy credentials, in the deliverable.
- Rank
- #66,052
- Installs
- Fewer than 10

HXRV
by youheiokubo
Self-hosted visual review. Pin comments to page elements, resolve them, and export open issues as an AI-ready Markdown brief.
- Rank
- #58,372
- Installs
- Fewer than 10

HXMD
by youheiokubo
Collect inquiries and memos, export as AI-ready Markdown. No API required.
- Rank
- #53,762
- Installs
- Fewer than 10

HXFE
by youheiokubo
Define forms as PHP arrays. AI-ready, Git-managed, zero database — contact forms, step forms, chatbots, and surveys. Powered by htmx.
- Rank
- #57,021
- Installs
- Fewer than 10

HXSR
by youheiokubo
Code-First Smart Redirect Manager. Custom short links with scheduled redirects, QR codes, usage memos, and Markdown export.
- Rank
- #52,237
- Installs
- Fewer than 10