# Admin Meta Search

> Admin Meta Search has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 64 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Admin Meta Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This plugin extend admin search page / post / custom post type to search for meta value**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,981
- **Downloads (30 days):** 64 (-9.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 7, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Eric Wijaya (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/eric_wijaya_87/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-meta-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,663 |
| [search post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search-post/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| search post | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Admin Meta Search free?
Yes. Admin Meta Search is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Admin Meta Search safe to use in 2026?
Admin Meta Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin Meta Search?
Admin Meta Search is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,981 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin Meta Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin Meta Search is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Admin Meta Search last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 7, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Admin Meta Search?
Admin Meta Search is developed and maintained by Eric Wijaya.

### What are the best alternatives to Admin Meta Search?
The most popular alternatives to Admin Meta Search are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-meta-search/ · Generated 2026-10-15 19:49 UTC by PageForge