Search shortcode
v1.0by Mark-k · updated 11 years ago
Provides a [search] shortcode to insert search form in content.
- Rank
- #7,415
- Down17 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 845
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.8K
- 19,842 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 6 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Search shortcode at a glance
Search shortcode is a WordPress plugin by Mark-k with 800+ active installs, the #7,415 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Dec 3, 2015, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 652 plugins tagged “search”, it ranks #51. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats151 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Search shortcode |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 845 · -1.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 845 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 848 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 853 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 852 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 852 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 852 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 854 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 855 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 853 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 857 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 857 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 857 |
Rank over time
#7,415 · down 58 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,415 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,398 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,367 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,364 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,368 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,362 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,363 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,352 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,345 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,365 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,358 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,356 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,357 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.47% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
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★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 14, 2013
- Last updated
- Dec 3, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Search shortcode
How many websites use Search shortcode?
Search shortcode is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,415 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Search shortcode been downloaded?
19,842 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Search shortcode last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Dec 3, 2015 (10 years ago).
Is Search shortcode compatible with the latest WordPress?
Search shortcode’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, 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 shortcode still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Search shortcode have?
5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Search shortcode?
The plugins most like Search shortcode, by the tags they share, are Search & Replace (100K+), Relevanssi (100K+) and Search Regex (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
6 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 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 | ≈ 845 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 6 |
| Total downloads | 19.8K |
| Author | Mark-k |
| First released | Feb 14, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 3, 2015 |
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