# Search with Google vs SearchCloak

> Search with Google vs SearchCloak compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Search with Google comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against SearchCloak.

**Search with Google comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against SearchCloak.** Choose Search with Google if you care most about active installs, reviews and health score. Choose SearchCloak if you care most about downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Search with Google | SearchCloak |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 70+ ✅ | 20+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 140 | 151 ✅ |
| Download trend | -0.7% | +7.9% ✅ |
| Rating | 3/5 | — |
| Reviews | 4 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 35/100 ✅ | 24/100 |
| Last updated | 1 year ago ✅ | 8 years ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.8.11 ✅ | WP 5.0.0 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | Any |
| First released | Oct 2020 | May 2014 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Search with Google or SearchCloak?
Search with Google comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against SearchCloak. Choose Search with Google if you care most about active installs, reviews and health score. Choose SearchCloak if you care most about downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Search with Google more popular than SearchCloak?
Search with Google is the more popular of the two with 70+ active installs, compared with 20+ for SearchCloak.

### Can I use Search with Google and SearchCloak together?
Both plugins cover cse, google and 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 with Google and SearchCloak 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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