# Search Regex vs yolink Search for WordPre…

> Search Regex vs yolink Search for WordPre… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Search Regex comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against yolink Search for WordPress.

**Search Regex comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against yolink Search for WordPress.** Choose Search Regex if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews. Choose yolink Search for WordPress if you care most about download trend.

| | Search Regex | yolink Search for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100K+ ✅ | 10+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 113.5K ✅ | 74 |
| Download trend | +50.8% | +117.6% ✅ |
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 1.3/5 |
| Reviews | 101 ✅ | 3 |
| Health score | 90/100 ✅ | 19/100 |
| Last updated | 3 days ago ✅ | 14 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.3 ✅ | WP 3.3.2 |
| Support resolved | 67% | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Sep 2007 | Mar 2011 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Search Regex more popular than yolink Search for WordPress?
Search Regex is the more popular of the two with 100K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for yolink Search for WordPress.

### Can I use Search Regex and yolink Search for WordPress 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 Search Regex and yolink Search for WordPress 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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