Shortcode Search | WordPress Search Bar Shortcode Plugin
v1.1by Kulwant Agarwal · updated 1 year ago
Shortcode Search is a simple plugin that lets users add a search bar anywhere on their WordPress website using the shortcode [search].
- Rank
- #16,815
- Up27 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 97
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.1K
- 1,071 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Shortcode Search at a glance
Shortcode Search is a WordPress plugin by Kulwant Agarwal with 90+ active installs, the #16,815 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Feb 13, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “search shortcode”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats81 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Shortcode Search |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 96 · -2.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 95 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 98 |
Rank over time
#16,815 · up 56 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,815 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,842 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,877 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,833 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,846 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,919 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #16,946 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,941 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,951 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,854 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,910 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,886 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,871 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,871 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% 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 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.05% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.04% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
See where Shortcode Search ranks in search
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #16871 → #16846
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 13, 2025
- Last updated
- Feb 13, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Shortcode Search
How many websites use Shortcode Search?
Shortcode Search is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,815 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Shortcode Search been downloaded?
1,071 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Shortcode Search last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Feb 13, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Shortcode Search compatible with the latest WordPress?
Shortcode Search’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, 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 Shortcode Search 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 Shortcode Search have?
No one has reviewed Shortcode Search on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Shortcode Search?
The plugins most like Shortcode Search, by the tags they share, are Woo AJAX Search (80+), Shortcodes Analyzer (70+) and CF7 Shortcode Finder (50+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 97 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.1K |
| Author | Kulwant Agarwal |
| First released | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 13, 2025 |
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