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Post Meta Searcher

v1.2

by lukerollans · updated 13 years ago

When activated, forces any WordPress Search Query to query against post meta data as part of the search criteria.

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Rank
#14,501
Up18 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 146
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
5.1K
5,133 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
4 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA unknown

Post Meta Searcher at a glance

Post Meta Searcher is a WordPress plugin by lukerollans with 100+ active installs, the #14,501 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.2 came out on Dec 6, 2013, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 16 plugins tagged “custom search”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

46 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Post Meta Searcher Compare series
Downloads over time: 20 days across 1 series.0246Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 26Oct 29
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DatePost Meta Searcher
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20263
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20262
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20266
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20261
Oct 11, 20260
Oct 10, 20265

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 146 · -7.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.150155Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026146
Nov 8, 2026146
Nov 7, 2026146
Nov 5, 2026147
Nov 4, 2026147
Nov 3, 2026147
Nov 2, 2026147
Nov 1, 2026147
Oct 31, 2026148
Oct 30, 2026148
Oct 29, 2026147
Oct 28, 2026147
Oct 27, 2026158

Rank over time

#14,501 · down 12 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#14.5K#14.5KOct 27Oct 29Nov 1Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#14,501
Nov 8, 2026#14,519
Nov 7, 2026#14,511
Nov 6, 2026#14,480
Nov 5, 2026#14,484
Nov 4, 2026#14,456
Nov 3, 2026#14,452
Nov 2, 2026#14,426
Nov 1, 2026#14,445
Oct 30, 2026#14,409
Oct 29, 2026#14,458
Oct 28, 2026#14,482
Oct 27, 2026#14,489

Growth %

Average -0.61% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.34%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026-0.68%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+0.68%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-6.96%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026100+
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

Search rankings

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.2100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2
Requires WordPress
2.5
Tested up to
3.7.41
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 25, 2013
Last updated
Dec 6, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Post Meta Searcher

How many websites use Post Meta Searcher?

Post Meta Searcher is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,501 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Post Meta Searcher been downloaded?

5,133 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was Post Meta Searcher last updated?

Version 1.2 came out on Dec 6, 2013 (12 years ago).

Is Post Meta Searcher compatible with the latest WordPress?

Post Meta Searcher’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Post Meta Searcher still maintained?

Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Post Meta Searcher have?

5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Post Meta Searcher?

The plugins most like Post Meta Searcher, by the tags they share, are WP Extended Search (20K+), Smart Search & Product Filter for WooCommerce (900+) and WPCasa Advanced Search (600+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

4 reviews

  • 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 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★

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Post Meta Searcher
Estimated installs≈ 146
Reported installs100+
Rating5.0
Reviews4
Total downloads5.1K
Authorlukerollans
First releasedJul 25, 2013
Version1.2
Requires WP2.5
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 6, 2013

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