# Nice Search

> Nice Search has 900+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 134 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 34/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Nice Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

**This simple plugin (no configuration) redirects ?s=FOO search URLs to the nicer /search/FOO versions. Requires pretty permalinks.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 28,826
- **Downloads (30 days):** 134 (+31.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 34/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5
- **Last updated:** Sep 29, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mark Jaquith (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/markjaquith/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/nice-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [canonical](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/canonical/) | #5 | 30 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | #53 | 397 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | #51 | 581 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| canonical | >100 | 1,355 |
| redirect | >100 | 6,874 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Canonical SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/canonical-seo/) | 9K+ | — | Feb 11, 2025 | 32/100 |
| 2 | [Canonical Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/canonical-link/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 3 | [Advance Canonical URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advance-canonical-url/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 14, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [Disable URL Autocorrect Guessing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-url-autocorrect-guessing/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (12) | Sep 19, 2020 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Canonical SEO Content Syndication WordPress Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/canonical-seo-content-syndication/) | 400+ | 5/5 (3) | Apr 1, 2019 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [Canonical Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/canonical-attachments/) | 300+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Aug 25, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Custom canonical URL for Yoast SEO](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-canonical/) | 100+ | — | Aug 1, 2023 | 25/100 |
| 9 | [Canonical Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/canonical-pages/) | 90+ | — | Aug 28, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [Remove Yoast Canonical URL for Social](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-canonical-urls-for-facebook/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 5, 2023 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [Fix Multiple Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fix-multiple-redirects/) | 30+ | 2/5 (4) | Feb 16, 2013 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Nice Search safe to use in 2026?
Nice Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Nice Search?
Nice Search is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 28,826 times since it launched in July 2008. It was downloaded 134 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Nice Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Nice Search is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Nice Search last updated?
The latest version, 0.5, was released on September 29, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes Nice Search?
Nice Search is developed and maintained by Mark Jaquith.

### What are the best alternatives to Nice Search?
The most popular alternatives to Nice Search are Canonical SEO (9K+ installs), Canonical Link (2K+ installs) and Advance Canonical URL (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nice-search/ · Generated 2026-09-29 16:48 UTC by PageForge