Search with Google
v1.2.3by rtCamp · updated 1 year ago
Replace WordPress default search with server-side rendered Google Custom Search results.
- Rank
- #19,046
- Down204 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 71
- 70+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.6K
- 6,620 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Search with Google at a glance
Search with Google is a WordPress plugin by rtCamp with 70+ active installs, the #19,046 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 10% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.2.3 came out on Apr 29, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “cse”. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats151 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Search with Google |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 71 · -4.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 72 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 73 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 74 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 74 |
Rank over time
#19,046 · down 401 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,046 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #18,842 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #18,905 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #18,923 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,015 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #18,693 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #18,711 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,687 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #18,895 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #18,611 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #18,568 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #18,622 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #18,630 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #18,645 |
Growth %
Average -0.32% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -2.74% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.37% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.39% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -2.70% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
70+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 70+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Search with Google ranks in search
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #18630 → #19015Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.3
- Requires WordPress
- 4.8
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Oct 19, 2020
- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Search with Google
How many websites use Search with Google?
Search with Google is active on 70+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,046 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Search with Google been downloaded?
6,620 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Search with Google last updated?
Version 1.2.3 came out on Apr 29, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Search with Google compatible with the latest WordPress?
Search with Google’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 with Google still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Search with Google have?
3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Search with Google?
The plugins most like Search with Google, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), Google for WooCommerce (800K+) and GA Google Analytics (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 71 |
| Reported installs | 70+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 6.6K |
| Author | rtCamp |
| First released | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Version | 1.2.3 |
| Requires WP | 4.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 29, 2025 |
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