# ModernQuery vs Opensolr Search

> ModernQuery vs Opensolr Search compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Opensolr Search comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against ModernQuery.

**Opensolr Search comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against ModernQuery.** Choose ModernQuery if you care most about download trend. Choose Opensolr Search if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.

| | ModernQuery | Opensolr Search |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 43 | 271 ✅ |
| Download trend | +72% ✅ | -8.4% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 21/100 | 64/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 2 years ago | 23 hours ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.4.12 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ | 8.1+ |
| First released | Feb 2024 | Apr 2026 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, ModernQuery or Opensolr Search?
Opensolr Search comes out ahead, winning 4 of 5 head-to-head checks against ModernQuery. Choose ModernQuery if you care most about download trend. Choose Opensolr Search if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.

### Is ModernQuery more popular than Opensolr Search?
ModernQuery is the more popular of the two with <10 active installs, compared with <10 for Opensolr Search.

### Can I use ModernQuery and Opensolr Search together?
Both plugins cover search and solr, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are ModernQuery and Opensolr Search free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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