# Better User Search

> Better User Search has 700+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews and 111 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 39/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Better User Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

**Better User Search is a must have plugin if you’re running WooCommerce. Without it, you’re stuck trying to remember every customer’s username.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 12,943
- **Downloads (30 days):** 111 (+1.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 39/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 3, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dale3h (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dale3h/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-user-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,646 |
| [backend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backend/) | #7 | 50 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | #59 | 581 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | #33 | 295 |
| [users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/users/) | #44 | 312 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| backend | >100 | 4,537 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| user | >100 | 10,000 |
| users | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Aug 19, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 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 | 71/100 |
| 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 | 88/100 |
| 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 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 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 Better User Search free?
Yes. Better User Search is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Better User Search safe to use in 2026?
Better User Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Better User Search?
Better User Search is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,943 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 111 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Better User Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Better User Search is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Better User Search last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on February 3, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Better User Search?
Better User Search is developed and maintained by dale3h.

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


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