Custom Search URL
Extension for Nice Search plugin (https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/nice-search/) which lets you replace default search page syntax “?s” in wordpress search page with the word you choose.It can be…
Consider an alternative
Custom Search URL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Custom Search URL stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ?s replace | >100 |
| canonical | >100 |
| custom search | >100 |
| redirect | >100 |
| search URL | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Custom Search URL
From the official readme · v1Description
Extension for Nice Search plugin (https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/nice-search/) which lets you replace default search page syntax “?s” in wordpress search page with the word you choose.It can be anything(results,downloads,page,topic…etc)
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Installation
- Upload
plugin-name.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Place
<?php do_action('plugin_name_hook'); ?>in your templates
For developers
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FAQ
Custom Search URL: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Custom Search URL free?
Yes. Custom Search URL is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Search URL safe to use in 2026?
Custom Search URL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Search URL?
Custom Search URL is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,678 times since it launched in October 2012. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Search URL work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Search URL is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Custom Search URL last updated?
The latest version, 1, was released on October 14, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes Custom Search URL?
Custom Search URL is developed and maintained by mccomf.
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