# Legislator Search

> Legislator Search has 10+ active installs and 62 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Legislator Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Adds a widget that allows users to search for their US congressional legislators.  Requires a Sunlight Labs API Key.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,996
- **Downloads (30 days):** 62 (+21.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 2, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** FlapjackLabs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/flapjacklabs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/legislator-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [congress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/congress/) | #2 | 5 |
| [legislators](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/legislators/) | #1 | 1 |
| [representatives](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/representatives/) | #1 | 2 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 593 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| congress | #20 | 21 |
| legislators | #4 | 4 |
| representatives | >100 | 207 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Event Tickets with Ticket Scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/event-tickets-with-ticket-scanner/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (24) | Oct 14, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Civic Lookup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/civic-geo/) | 10+ | — | May 27, 2021 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Capitol GAINS: CreativEngine Congressional Utilities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/creativengine-congressional-utilities/) | <10 | — | Jul 27, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [Civic Connect Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/civic-connect-lite/) | <10 | — | Feb 5, 2026 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Legislator Search safe to use in 2026?
Legislator Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Legislator Search?
Legislator Search is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,996 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 62 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Legislator Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Legislator Search 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 Legislator Search last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.0, was released on March 2, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Legislator Search?
Legislator Search is developed and maintained by FlapjackLabs.

### What are the best alternatives to Legislator Search?
The most popular alternatives to Legislator Search are Event Tickets with Ticket S… (1K+ installs), Civic Lookup (10+ installs) and Capitol GAINS: CreativEngin… (<10 installs).


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