Head-to-head · October 2026
Search with Google vs SearchCloak
Search with Google comes out ahead, winning 5 of 7 head-to-head checks against SearchCloak.
Search with Google
This plugin will replace the WordPress default search query with server-side results from either the Custom…
| Metric | 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 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
Search with GoogleSearchCloak
Choose Search with Google if…
You care most about active installs, reviews and health score.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Low rating so far — 3/5 from only 4 reviews
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Choose SearchCloak if…
You care most about downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.0 (latest is 7.1)
FAQ
Search with Google vs SearchCloak: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
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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