Ignore block names in search
v1.3.1by Torsten Landsiedel · updated 4 months ago
Modifies the native search to ignore block editor metadata.
- Rank
- #62,038
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.4K
- 3,431 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Ignore block names in search at a glance
Ignore block names in search is a WordPress plugin by Torsten Landsiedel with fewer than 10 active installs, the #62,038 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 1.3.1 came out on Jul 1, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 20 plugins tagged “better search”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2023.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats62 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Ignore block names in search |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · +66.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#62,038 · up 7,709 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #62,038 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #73,388 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #64,715 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #66,023 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #53,744 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #65,775 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #53,700 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #52,065 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #55,082 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #69,747 |
Growth %
Average +3.72% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +150.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +200.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -33.33% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| 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- Downloads -25%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 6, 2023
- Last updated
- Jul 1, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Ignore block names in search
How many websites use Ignore block names in search?
Ignore block names in search is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #62,038 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Ignore block names in search been downloaded?
3,431 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Ignore block names in search last updated?
Version 1.3.1 came out on Jul 1, 2026 (4 months ago).
Is Ignore block names in search compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Ignore block names in search still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Ignore block names in search have?
No one has reviewed Ignore block names in search on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Ignore block names in search?
The plugins most like Ignore block names in search, by the tags they share, are Classic Editor (8M+), Spectra Legacy (1M+) and Advanced Editor Tools (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.4K |
| Author | Torsten Landsiedel |
| First released | Jan 6, 2023 |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 1, 2026 |
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