# Relevanssi vs Theme Search

> Relevanssi vs Theme Search compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Relevanssi – A Better Search comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Theme Search.

**Relevanssi – A Better Search comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Theme Search.** Choose Relevanssi – A Better Search if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Theme Search if you care most about download trend.

| | Relevanssi – A Better Search | Theme Search |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 161.5K ✅ | 38 |
| Download trend | +2.2% | +65.2% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.8/5 | 4/5 |
| Reviews | 405 ✅ | 1 |
| Health score | 91/100 ✅ | 27/100 |
| Last updated | 1 week ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 ✅ | WP 4.3.34 |
| Support resolved | 72% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.1+ | Any |
| First released | Jun 2009 | Sep 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Relevanssi – A Better Search or Theme Search?
Relevanssi – A Better Search comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Theme Search. Choose Relevanssi – A Better Search if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose Theme Search if you care most about download trend.

### Is Relevanssi – A Better Search more popular than Theme Search?
Relevanssi – A Better Search is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Theme Search.

### Can I use Relevanssi – A Better Search and Theme Search together?
Both plugins cover search, 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 Relevanssi – A Better Search and Theme 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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