WP Google Search
v1.1.0by WebshopLogic · updated 4 years ago
This plugin gives a very simple way to integrate Google Search into your WordPress site.
- Rank
- #3,035
- Up2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5,470
- 5K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 186.7K
- 186,738 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 28 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
WP Google Search at a glance
WP Google Search is a WordPress plugin by WebshopLogic with 5K+ active installs, the #3,035 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Version 1.1.0 came out on Aug 3, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “google custom search”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats702 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Google Search |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 22 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 37 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 28 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5,472 · -0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5,472 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5,473 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5,467 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5,493 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5,489 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5,466 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5,480 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5,479 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5,481 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5,492 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5,492 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5,491 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5,494 |
Rank over time
#3,035 · up 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #3,035 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #3,037 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #3,043 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #3,041 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #3,031 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #3,032 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #3,042 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #3,036 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #3,035 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #3,035 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #3,031 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #3,034 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #3,044 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #3,042 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #3,045 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.20% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.02% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.06% |
Active installs band
5K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5K+ |
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.org- Rank #3044 → #3031Downloads -2.3%
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.185%
- v1.015%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★28 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 15, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 3, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Google Search
How many websites use WP Google Search?
WP Google Search is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,035 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Google Search been downloaded?
186,738 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times. See download stats
When was WP Google Search last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Aug 3, 2022 (4 years ago). See every release
Is WP Google Search compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Google Search’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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.
Does WP Google Search have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Google Search. See its security record
Is WP Google Search still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Google Search have?
4.4 out of 5 from 28 reviews on WordPress.org. 82% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Google Search?
The plugins most like WP Google Search, by the tags they share, are Site Kit by Google (5M+), Google for WooCommerce (800K+) and GA Google Analytics (400K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
28 reviews
- 5 stars: 23 reviews, 82%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 86%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 14%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5,470 |
| Reported installs | 5K+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 28 |
| Total downloads | 186.7K |
| Author | WebshopLogic |
| First released | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
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