WP Geo search
v0.1by jhackett1 · updated 5 years ago
Add location-aware geographical search to WP_Query. You can use it to power location-aware apps, such as showing a user results near them.
- Rank
- #19,513
- Down143 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 64
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.2K
- 2,201 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Geo search at a glance
WP Geo search is a WordPress plugin by jhackett1 with 60+ active installs, the #19,513 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 0.1 came out on Sep 6, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.8.0. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “nominatim”. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats45 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Geo search |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 64 · -4.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 67 |
Rank over time
#19,513 · down 262 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,513 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,370 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,414 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,559 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,384 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,501 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,550 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,618 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,463 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,703 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,444 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,303 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,251 |
Growth %
Average -0.35% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.54% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.78% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -1.54% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.59% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -3.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.98% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.8.0
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Dec 13, 2020
- Last updated
- Sep 6, 2021
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Geo search
How many websites use WP Geo search?
WP Geo search is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,513 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Geo search been downloaded?
2,201 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Geo search last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Sep 6, 2021 (5 years ago).
Is WP Geo search compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Geo search’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.8.0, 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 WP Geo search still maintained?
Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Geo search have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Geo search?
The plugins most like WP Geo search, by the tags they share, are Real IP and Geo for Cloudflare (100+), BP Distance Search (100+) and Geo Data Store (30+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 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 | ≈ 64 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 2.2K |
| Author | jhackett1 |
| First released | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
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