# Search & Filter vs WP Plain Text Post

> Search & Filter vs WP Plain Text Post compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Search & Filter comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Plain Text Post.

**Search & Filter comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Plain Text Post.** Choose Search & Filter if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Search & Filter | WP Plain Text Post |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 50K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 4.7K ✅ | 48 |
| Download trend | +0.5% ✅ | -15.8% |
| Rating | 4.5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 175 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 74/100 ✅ | 23/100 |
| Last updated | 2 months ago ✅ | 11 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 4.2.39 |
| Support resolved | 0% | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Sep 2013 | Aug 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Search & Filter or WP Plain Text Post?
Search & Filter comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against WP Plain Text Post. Choose Search & Filter if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Search & Filter more popular than WP Plain Text Post?
Search & Filter is the more popular of the two with 50K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for WP Plain Text Post.

### Can I use Search & Filter and WP Plain Text Post together?
Both plugins cover filter, 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 Search & Filter and WP Plain Text Post 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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