# Filtration

> Filtration has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Filtration 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.

**Filtration allows you to filter out any keywords you wish, and replace them with any specified text. This allows you to remove profanity, or any other content automatically from titles, content and comments. This…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,709
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+43.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 18, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** RyanNielson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ryannielson/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/filtration/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | >100 | 253 |
| [filtered](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filtered/) | #1 | 1 |
| [filtration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filtration/) | #1 | 1 |
| [keywords](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/keywords/) | #40 | 86 |
| [profanity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profanity/) | #1 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| filtered | >100 | 1,878 |
| filtration | #24 | 25 |
| keywords | >100 | 3,337 |
| profanity | #36 | 36 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [HUSKY – Products Filter for WooCommerce Professional](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-products-filter/) | 80K+ | 4.6/5 (336) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-filter/) | 50K+ | 4.5/5 (175) | Aug 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [Jetpack Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jetpack-search/) | 4K+ | 4.5/5 (10) | Aug 13, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 5 | [YMC Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ymc-smart-filter/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (34) | Oct 8, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 6 | [WP Ultimate Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ultimate-post-grid/) | 4K+ | 4.4/5 (32) | Aug 19, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 7 | [Filter Orders by Product for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-filter-orders-by-product/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Jun 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Post Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-post-manager/) | 4K+ | 3.5/5 (11) | Sep 24, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Random Post Plugin – Redirect URL to Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-url-to-post/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (20) | Jun 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Events Search & Filter Bar for The Events Calendar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/events-search-addon-for-the-events-calendar/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (29) | Sep 1, 2026 | 83/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Filtration safe to use in 2026?
Filtration 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 Filtration?
Filtration is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,709 times since it launched in July 2012. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Filtration work with WordPress 7.1?
Filtration is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Filtration last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on July 18, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Filtration?
Filtration is developed and maintained by RyanNielson.

### What are the best alternatives to Filtration?
The most popular alternatives to Filtration are HUSKY (80K+ installs), Search & Filter (50K+ installs) and Allow HTML in Category Desc… (8K+ installs).


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