# powerSearch for bbPress

> powerSearch for bbPress has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 136 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** powerSearch for bbPress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Enhanced and powerful search for bbPress powered forums, with options to filter results by various criteria.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,762
- **Downloads (30 days):** 136 (-39.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.3.1
- **Last updated:** Jul 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Milan Petrovic (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/gdragon/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/gd-power-search-for-bbpress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [advanced search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/advanced-search/) | #5 | 21 |
| [bbPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bbpress/) | #40 | 179 |
| [dev4press](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dev4press/) | #8 | 16 |
| [filters](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filters/) | #4 | 42 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 583 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| advanced search | >100 | 6,241 |
| bbPress | #18 | 631 |
| dev4press | #8 | 17 |
| filters | >100 | 10,000 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.3: 58.2%
- 3.2: 26%
- 1.4: 15.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Extended Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-extended-search/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (72) | Dec 7, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 2 | [Smart Search & Product Filter for WooCommerce – Searchanise](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-search-for-woocommerce/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (43) | Aug 11, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [WPCasa Advanced Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcasa-advanced-search/) | 600+ | 3/5 (2) | Aug 18, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 4 | [WP Fastest Site Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-fastest-site-search/) | 100+ | 5/5 (27) | May 29, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 6 | [Post Meta Searcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-meta-searcher/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Dec 6, 2013 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [CurrySearch](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/currysearch/) | 60+ | 3.2/5 (6) | Nov 12, 2019 | 30/100 |
| 8 | [ACF Advanced Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-advanced-search/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 24, 2017 | 32/100 |
| 9 | [Bing Custom Search for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-bing-search/) | 40+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 13, 2023 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [Advanced Ajax Search For Easy Digital Downloads (EDD)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edd-search/) | 20+ | — | Dec 3, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 11 | [Lumenare Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lumenare-search/) | 10+ | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is powerSearch for bbPress free?
Yes. powerSearch for bbPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. The developer also sells premium add-ons or a Pro version with extra features.

### Is powerSearch for bbPress safe to use in 2026?
powerSearch for bbPress is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use powerSearch for bbPress?
powerSearch for bbPress is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,762 times since it launched in January 2019. It was downloaded 136 times in the last 30 days.

### Does powerSearch for bbPress work with WordPress 7.1?
powerSearch for bbPress is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does powerSearch for bbPress need?
powerSearch for bbPress requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was powerSearch for bbPress last updated?
The latest version, 3.3.1, was released on July 19, 2026 (2 months ago).

### Who makes powerSearch for bbPress?
powerSearch for bbPress is developed and maintained by Milan Petrovic.

### What are the best alternatives to powerSearch for bbPress?
The most popular alternatives to powerSearch for bbPress are WP Extended Search (20K+ installs), Smart Search & Product Filt… (1K+ installs) and WPCasa Advanced Search (600+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gd-power-search-for-bbpress/ · Generated 2026-09-29 08:35 UTC by PageForge