Search Results Optimizer
v1.0.3by Chris Gorvan · updated 12 years ago
Search Results Optimizer learns which results users find useful and automatically prioritizes them in future searches.
- Rank
- #41,905
- Down3,606 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.7K
- 2,680 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Search Results Optimizer at a glance
Search Results Optimizer is a WordPress plugin by Chris Gorvan with 10+ active installs, the #41,905 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 1.0.3 came out on Mar 13, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 2 plugins tagged “optimiser”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats30 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Search Results Optimizer |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · -12.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#41,905 · down 4,468 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #41,905 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,299 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,981 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #47,941 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #42,330 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,811 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #38,540 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,406 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #36,126 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #45,274 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #37,437 |
Growth %
Average -1.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -25.00% |
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 9, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 13, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Search Results Optimizer
How many websites use Search Results Optimizer?
Search Results Optimizer 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 #41,905 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Search Results Optimizer been downloaded?
2,680 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Search Results Optimizer last updated?
Version 1.0.3 came out on Mar 13, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Search Results Optimizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Search Results Optimizer’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 Search Results Optimizer 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 Search Results Optimizer have?
No one has reviewed Search Results Optimizer on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Search Results Optimizer?
The plugins most like Search Results Optimizer, by the tags they share, are Search & Replace (100K+), reSmush.it (100K+) and Relevanssi (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.7K |
| Author | Chris Gorvan |
| First released | Mar 9, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 13, 2014 |
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