# BrainySearch

> BrainySearch has <10 active installs and 151 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BrainySearch shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**The BrainySearch plugin allows you to perform advanced search queries on your WordPress site using the OpenAI API.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 2,452
- **Downloads (30 days):** 151 (+10.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 22, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.1.15
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Procoders (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/procoders/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/brainy-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ai/) | >100 | 2,303 |
| [openai](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/openai/) | >100 | 346 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 591 |
| [WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress/) | >100 | 182 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| AI | >100 | 6,936 |
| openai | >100 | 2,018 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| WordPress | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Elementor Website Builder – more than just a page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elementor/) | 10M+ | 4.5/5 (7,319) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [All in One SEO – AI SEO Plugin to Boost SEO Rankings & Traffic (Schema, Local SEO, Sitemap & SEO Insights)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-seo-pack/) | 2M+ | 4.7/5 (5,221) | Oct 7, 2026 | 98/100 |
| 3 | [AI Agent by SiteGround](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sg-ai-studio/) | 1M+ | 1.6/5 (97) | Sep 30, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [Premium Addons for Elementor – AI-Ready Elementor Addons, Widgets & Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/premium-addons-for-elementor/) | 600K+ | 4.9/5 (1,680) | Oct 9, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 5 | [Angie – Agentic AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/angie/) | 100K+ | 3.1/5 (18) | Oct 6, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 6 | [AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-engine/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (870) | Oct 8, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 7 | [AI Provider for Anthropic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-anthropic/) | 60K+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 8 | [AI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai/) | 60K+ | 4.2/5 (10) | Oct 5, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 9 | [AI Provider for OpenAI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-openai/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [AI Provider for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-provider-for-google/) | 50K+ | — | Sep 21, 2026 | 78/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is BrainySearch safe to use in 2026?
BrainySearch shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BrainySearch?
BrainySearch is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,452 times since it launched in March 2023. It was downloaded 151 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BrainySearch work with WordPress 7.1?
BrainySearch is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.15, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does BrainySearch need?
BrainySearch requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was BrainySearch last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 22, 2023 (4 years ago).

### Who makes BrainySearch?
BrainySearch is developed and maintained by Procoders.

### What are the best alternatives to BrainySearch?
The most popular alternatives to BrainySearch are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), All in One SEO (2M+ installs) and AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs).


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