Wp Search Url
v2.0by swadeshswain · updated 11 years ago
This plugin change default wordpres ?s=swadesh search URLs to the /search/swadesh .
- Rank
- #42,015
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.9K
- 9,894 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Wp Search Url at a glance
Wp Search Url is a WordPress plugin by swadeshswain with 10+ active installs, the #42,015 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 14% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 2.0 came out on Jul 13, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 3 plugins tagged “search URL”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats174 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Wp Search Url |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#42,015 · down 2,171 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,015 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #42,023 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #36,320 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #43,183 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #42,999 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,445 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,986 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #36,980 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #39,844 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.14% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 17, 2015
- Last updated
- Jul 13, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Wp Search Url
How many websites use Wp Search Url?
Wp Search Url 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 #42,015 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Wp Search Url been downloaded?
9,894 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Wp Search Url last updated?
Version 2.0 came out on Jul 13, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Wp Search Url compatible with the latest WordPress?
Wp Search Url’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 Url still maintained?
Its last release was 11 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 Url have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Wp Search Url?
The plugins most like Wp Search Url, by the tags they share, are WP Force Lowercase URLs (6K+), Redirect 404 to Home Page (4K+) and Random Post Plugin (3K+). 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 | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 9.9K |
| Author | swadeshswain |
| First released | Jun 17, 2015 |
| Version | 2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 13, 2015 |
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