Best sce plugins for WordPress
The most popular sce plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. WP Google Search leads with 5K+ active installs, ahead of Server-Side Google Search (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “SCE” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 sce plugins
- 1.
WP Google SearchThe most installed sce plugin, with 5K+ active installs. Rated 4.4 from 28 reviews, last updated 4 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.0.18.
- 2.Server-Side Google Search
10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 11 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 4.3.34.
All 2 plugins tagged “SCE”

WP Google Search
Up in the last 7 days:1#3,035by WebshopLogic4 years ago
This plugin gives a very simple way to integrate Google Search into your WordPress site.
- Installs
- 5K+
- Rating
- 4.4(28)
- Downloads
- 22/day
Server-Side Google Search
#42,196by Aptivate11 years ago
Adds a lightweight Google Custom Search to your website, without the need for JavaScript.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day