RDP Google Custom Search
v1.0.0by Robert D Payne · updated 10 years ago
RDP Google Custom Search lets you use Google's Custom Search Engine (CSE) API to add targeted search capability to your site.
- Rank
- #45,253
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,687 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
RDP Google Custom Search at a glance
RDP Google Custom Search is a WordPress plugin by Robert D Payne with 10+ active installs, the #45,253 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 30, 2016, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 3 plugins tagged “google custom search”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | RDP Google Custom Search |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#45,253 · down 2,891 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #45,253 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #36,152 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #45,222 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #37,869 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,367 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #47,151 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #47,981 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,678 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #36,293 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #42,362 |
Growth %
Average -0.57% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 4.6.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 23, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 30, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about RDP Google Custom Search
How many websites use RDP Google Custom Search?
RDP Google Custom Search is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #45,253 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has RDP Google Custom Search been downloaded?
2,687 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was RDP Google Custom Search last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 30, 2016 (9 years ago).
Is RDP Google Custom Search compatible with the latest WordPress?
RDP Google Custom 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 RDP Google Custom 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 RDP Google Custom Search have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to RDP Google Custom Search?
The plugins most like RDP Google Custom Search, by the tags they share, are WP Google Search (5K+), Server-Side Google Search (10+) and Add as Preferred Source on Google (900+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | Robert D Payne |
| First released | Feb 23, 2015 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 30, 2016 |
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- Rank
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- Installs
- 5K+
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Server-Side Google Search
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- Rank
- #42,196
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- 10+
Add as Preferred Source on Google
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- Rank
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- Installs
- 900+
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Smart Search & Product Filter for WooCommerce
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- Rank
- #7,178
- Installs
- 900+
- 4.4
Ajax Load More for SearchWP
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Ajax Load More extension that adds compatibility with SearchWP plugin.
- Rank
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- Installs
- 200+
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- Rank
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- Installs
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