SearchWP API
v1.1.0by Josh Pollock · updated 10 years ago
Run advanced searches via the WordPress REST API and SearchWP.
- Rank
- #12,720
- Down5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 221
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.6K
- 15,626 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SearchWP API at a glance
SearchWP API is a WordPress plugin by Josh Pollock with 200+ active installs, the #12,720 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 13% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1.0 came out on Jan 7, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.4.34. Among the 6 plugins tagged “searchwp”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats156 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SearchWP API |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 221 · +0.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 222 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 219 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 217 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 219 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 219 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 218 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 219 |
Rank over time
#12,720 · up 88 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,720 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,715 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,741 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,733 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,718 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,780 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,824 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,785 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,754 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,764 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,812 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,808 |
Growth %
Average +0.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.91% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.92% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.91% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.46% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.92% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.46% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.3.1
- Tested up to
- 4.4.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 6, 2015
- Last updated
- Jan 7, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SearchWP API
How many websites use SearchWP API?
SearchWP API is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,720 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SearchWP API been downloaded?
15,626 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was SearchWP API last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Jan 7, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is SearchWP API compatible with the latest WordPress?
SearchWP API’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 SearchWP API 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 SearchWP API have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to SearchWP API?
The plugins most like SearchWP API, by the tags they share, are Disable REST API (80K+), JWT Authentication for WP REST API (60K+) and Disable WP REST API (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 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 | ≈ 221 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 15.6K |
| Author | Josh Pollock |
| First released | Jul 6, 2015 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 7, 2016 |
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