ModernQuery
AI Search for WordPress. Better WordPress search with no code required.
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ModernQuery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where ModernQuery stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AI | >100 |
| ChatGPT | >100 |
| relevantssi | #1 |
| search | >100 |
| solr | #7 |
About ModernQuery
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
AI Search for WordPress!
ModernQuery is a drop-in site search replacement for WordPress and other content management systems. It also integrates with ChatGPT to provide conversational search / generative AI search.
Users are often unhappy with the search results for WordPress’s default site search. They’re used to a much better search experience, and providing a better site search tool will increase engagement and ensure your users find the right page on your site.
So if you’re looking for an AI search tool that provides better search results for WordPress, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Give it a try!
AI Search for WordPress
ModernQuery adds AI search to WordPress by allowing users to ask questions to your site and get answers from your content. Instead of just searching keywords, they can ask the AI questions and it will generate answers sourced directly from your content (not from anywhere else on the web).
Features:
Get the site search features you’ve always wanted:
- Search-as-you-type / search autocomplete
- Relevant results returned immediately
- Spellcheck / Forgives spelling mistakes
- Plug and play: no complex configuration
- ChatGPT conversational search / generative AI search
- Manually adjust results ordering
- Compatible with any content management system
Requires a subscription to ModernQuery.
ModernQuery API
This plugin uses the ModernQuery API to store and index your public website content.
Website: https://www.modernquery.io
API URL: https://api.modernquery.io
Terms of Service: https://www.modernquery.io/terms-of-service
Privacy Policy: https://www.modernquery.io/privacy-policy
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FAQ
ModernQuery: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is ModernQuery free?
Yes. ModernQuery is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ModernQuery safe to use in 2026?
ModernQuery shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ModernQuery?
ModernQuery is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,019 times since it launched in February 2024. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does ModernQuery work with WordPress 7.1?
ModernQuery is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does ModernQuery need?
ModernQuery requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was ModernQuery last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on May 18, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes ModernQuery?
ModernQuery is developed and maintained by modernquery.
What are the best alternatives to ModernQuery?
The most popular alternatives to ModernQuery are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), All in One SEO (2M+ installs) and AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs).
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