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WP Search Keyword Highlight

v1.0

by suifengtec · updated 12 years ago

This plugin will highlight the search keyword(s) each time,you can specify a background color and a text color for the search keyword(s).

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Rank
#29,594
Down254 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 17
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.2K
2,197 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

WP Search Keyword Highlight at a glance

WP Search Keyword Highlight is a WordPress plugin by suifengtec with 10+ active installs, the #29,594 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 24, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “keyword highlight”. It was first released in 2014.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

20 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Search Keyword Highlight Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.0123Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2
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DateWP Search Keyword Highlight
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20261
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20261
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20262
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20260
Oct 13, 20260
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20260
Oct 10, 20262

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 17 · -5.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1717.518Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202617
Nov 8, 202617
Nov 7, 202617
Nov 5, 202617
Nov 4, 202617
Nov 3, 202617
Nov 2, 202617
Nov 1, 202617
Oct 31, 202617
Oct 30, 202617
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202617
Oct 27, 202618

Rank over time

#29,594 · down 110 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#29.2K#29.4K#29.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#29,594
Nov 8, 2026#29,340
Nov 6, 2026#29,372
Nov 4, 2026#29,552
Nov 3, 2026#29,227
Nov 2, 2026#29,454
Nov 1, 2026#29,336
Oct 31, 2026#29,316
Oct 30, 2026#29,288
Oct 29, 2026#29,556
Oct 28, 2026#29,494
Oct 27, 2026#29,484

Growth %

Average -0.44% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
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Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-5.56%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
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Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0
Requires WordPress
3.3
Tested up to
3.7.41
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 19, 2014
Last updated
Mar 24, 2014
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Search Keyword Highlight

How many websites use WP Search Keyword Highlight?

WP Search Keyword Highlight is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,594 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Search Keyword Highlight been downloaded?

2,197 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was WP Search Keyword Highlight last updated?

Version 1.0 came out on Mar 24, 2014 (12 years ago).

Is WP Search Keyword Highlight compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Search Keyword Highlight’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Search Keyword Highlight still maintained?

Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Search Keyword Highlight have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to WP Search Keyword Highlight?

The plugins most like WP Search Keyword Highlight, by the tags they share, are Dev Highlighter (fewer than 10).

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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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WP Search Keyword Highlight
Estimated installs≈ 17
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads2.2K
Authorsuifengtec
First releasedFeb 19, 2014
Version1.0
Requires WP3.3
Requires PHP–
Last updatedMar 24, 2014

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