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WP Sphinx Search

v0.2.0

by prettyboymp · updated 16 years ago

Adds Sphinx integration to WordPress' search capability.

Rank
#38,025
Down184 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 15
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
4.3K
4,319 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -50% (30d)·Toward Fewer than 10 · ETA unknown

WP Sphinx Search at a glance

WP Sphinx Search is a WordPress plugin by prettyboymp with 10+ active installs, the #38,025 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.2.0 came out on Sep 1, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “sphinx”. It was first released in 2010.

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

25 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Sphinx Search Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.0123Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 29Nov 2Nov 7
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DateWP Sphinx Search
Nov 7, 20263
Nov 6, 20261
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 20261
Nov 3, 20260
Nov 2, 20260
Nov 1, 20262
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20260
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20263
Oct 25, 20260
Oct 24, 20260
Oct 23, 20261
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20263
Oct 18, 20261
Oct 17, 20261
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20261
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20260
Oct 10, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 10 days across 1 series.12131415Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202615
Nov 7, 202615
Nov 5, 202614
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202612
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202613

Rank over time

#38,025 · up 4,393 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#38,025
Nov 7, 2026#37,841
Nov 6, 2026#37,795
Nov 4, 2026#39,228
Nov 3, 2026#45,954
Nov 2, 2026#39,240
Nov 1, 2026#45,944
Oct 31, 2026#39,315
Oct 30, 2026#45,859
Oct 29, 2026#42,418

Growth %

Average +1.44% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 9 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 30Oct 31Nov 2Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+3.57%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+16.67%
Nov 3, 2026-14.29%
Nov 2, 2026+16.67%
Nov 1, 2026-14.29%
Oct 31, 2026+16.67%
Oct 30, 2026-7.69%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

Search rankings

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v0.2100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.2.0
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
3.0.
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jul 14, 2010
Last updated
Sep 1, 2010
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Sphinx Search

How many websites use WP Sphinx Search?

WP Sphinx Search 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 #38,025 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Sphinx Search been downloaded?

4,319 times in total since 2010. See download stats

When was WP Sphinx Search last updated?

Version 0.2.0 came out on Sep 1, 2010 (16 years ago).

Is WP Sphinx Search compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Sphinx Search’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0., 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 Sphinx Search still maintained?

Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Sphinx Search have?

No one has reviewed WP Sphinx Search on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to WP Sphinx Search?

The plugins most like WP Sphinx Search, by the tags they share, are WP Extended Search (20K+), Smart Search & Product Filter for WooCommerce (900+) and WPCasa Advanced Search (600+). Compare all alternatives

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Estimated installs≈ 15
Reported installs10+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads4.3K
Authorprettyboymp
First releasedJul 14, 2010
Version0.2.0
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedSep 1, 2010

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