SearchCloak
v2.1.2by firebrandllc · updated 8 years ago
Hides Pages & Posts from search results and search engine indexes.
- Rank
- #26,889
- Up186 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 25
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 4,001 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SearchCloak at a glance
SearchCloak is a WordPress plugin by firebrandllc with 20+ active installs, the #26,889 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.1.2 came out on Dec 6, 2018, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.0. Among the 2 plugins tagged “cse”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats138 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SearchCloak |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 25 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
Rank over time
#26,889 · up 49 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #26,889 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,075 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,069 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,028 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,062 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,014 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,802 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,024 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,753 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,943 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,938 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +4.17% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
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.
- v2.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.1
- Tested up to
- 5.0.0
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 27, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 6, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SearchCloak
How many websites use SearchCloak?
SearchCloak is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,889 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SearchCloak been downloaded?
4,001 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was SearchCloak last updated?
Version 2.1.2 came out on Dec 6, 2018 (7 years ago).
Is SearchCloak compatible with the latest WordPress?
SearchCloak’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.0, 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 SearchCloak still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SearchCloak have?
No one has reviewed SearchCloak on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to SearchCloak?
The plugins most like SearchCloak, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), Search & Replace (100K+) and Relevanssi (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 25 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | firebrandllc |
| First released | May 27, 2014 |
| Version | 2.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 6, 2018 |
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