# Exclude Search

> Exclude Search has 80+ active installs, a 4/5 rating from 2 reviews and 82 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 44/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Exclude Search works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

**Exclude posts, pages, products or custom posts from WordPress search results.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 1,693
- **Downloads (30 days):** 82 (+5.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 44/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.2.2
- **Last updated:** May 12, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.1.7+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jainish Brahmbhatt (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jyb1603/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/exclude-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [exclude from search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exclude-from-search/) | #2 | 3 |
| [exclude page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exclude-page/) | #2 | 3 |
| [exclude post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/exclude-post/) | #3 | 3 |
| [hide from search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-from-search/) | #2 | 3 |
| [search exclude](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search-exclude/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| exclude from search | #15 | 2,566 |
| exclude page | #20 | 4,389 |
| exclude post | #36 | 3,314 |
| hide from search | #72 | 4,934 |
| search exclude | #14 | 2,632 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hide from Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mpress-hide-from-search/) | 3K+ | 4.4/5 (17) | Mar 3, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 3 | [Beplus Search Visibility](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/beplus-search-visibility/) | <10 | — | Sep 13, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Exclude Search safe to use in 2026?
Exclude Search works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 44/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Exclude Search?
Exclude Search is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,693 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 82 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Exclude Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Exclude Search is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Exclude Search need?
Exclude Search requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Exclude Search last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2.2, was released on May 12, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Exclude Search?
Exclude Search is developed and maintained by Jainish Brahmbhatt.

### What are the best alternatives to Exclude Search?
The most popular alternatives to Exclude Search are Hide from Search (3K+ installs) and Beplus Search Visibility (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exclude-search/ · Generated 2026-10-16 11:16 UTC by PageForge