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WP Google Search

v1.1.0

by 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
Growing·Downloads +40% (30d)·Toward 6K+ · ETA ~8d

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.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

702 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Google Search Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.204060Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateWP Google Search
Nov 8, 202612
Nov 7, 202625
Nov 6, 202624
Nov 5, 202622
Nov 4, 202620
Nov 3, 202637
Nov 2, 202628
Nov 1, 202620
Oct 31, 202619
Oct 30, 202618
Oct 29, 202621
Oct 28, 202625
Oct 27, 202625
Oct 26, 202619
Oct 25, 202621
Oct 24, 202615
Oct 23, 202673
Oct 22, 202633
Oct 21, 202648
Oct 20, 202631
Oct 19, 202620
Oct 18, 202610
Oct 17, 202611
Oct 16, 202622
Oct 15, 202614
Oct 14, 202628
Oct 13, 202621
Oct 12, 202618
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202611

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 5,472 · -0.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.5.5K5.5K5.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20265,472
Nov 8, 20265,473
Nov 7, 20265,467
Nov 5, 20265,493
Nov 4, 20265,489
Nov 3, 20265,466
Nov 2, 20265,480
Nov 1, 20265,479
Oct 31, 20265,481
Oct 30, 20265,492
Oct 29, 20265,492
Oct 28, 20265,491
Oct 27, 20265,494

Rank over time

#3,035 · up 10 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#3K#3K#3K#3KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateDaily 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

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
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, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026+0.02%
Oct 28, 2026-0.06%

Active installs band

5K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.4.8K5K5.2KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20265K+
Nov 8, 20265K+
Nov 7, 20265K+
Nov 6, 20265K+
Nov 5, 20265K+
Nov 4, 20265K+
Nov 3, 20265K+
Nov 2, 20265K+
Nov 1, 20265K+
Oct 31, 20265K+
Oct 30, 20265K+
Oct 29, 20265K+
Oct 28, 20265K+
Oct 27, 20265K+
Oct 16, 20265K+

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
  1. 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
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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 reviews

Review 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 installs5K+
Rating4.4
Reviews28
Total downloads186.7K
AuthorWebshopLogic
First releasedJan 15, 2014
Version1.1.0
Requires WP3.7
Requires PHP–
Last updatedAug 3, 2022

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