Admin Meta Search
This plugin extend admin search page / post / custom post type to search for meta value
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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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Admin Meta Search stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| search post | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Admin Meta Search
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin extend admin search page / post / custom post type to search for meta value
Functions are provided to search from postmeta table also.
Features for Developers
- You don’t have to do anything after installing the plugin.
- You can add as many meta field as you need. It will be searched by this plugins.
- This plugin will not slow down wordpress admin page.
Additional Features
There are no additional features supported by Admin Meta Search. The code is simple, small and well documented.
Installation
- Use the Plugins, Add New menu in WordPress to install the plugin or upload the
admin-meta-searchfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
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FAQ
Admin Meta Search: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 15, 2026
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).
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