# Search by ID

> Search by ID has 700+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 18 reviews and 205 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Search by ID shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Ever wanted to do a quick search for a post with a specific ID? The built-in search doesn’t allow that. But now you can.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 21,121
- **Downloads (30 days):** 205 (+26.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 18 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Dec 20, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Uffe Fey (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpkonsulent/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/search-by-id/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [custom post types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom-post-types/) | #33 | 213 |
| [id](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/id/) | #8 | 35 |
| [pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pages/) | #42 | 381 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | #94 | 1,121 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | #57 | 593 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| custom post types | >100 | 10,000 |
| id | >100 | 10,000 |
| pages | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 87.8%
- 1.2: 10.5%
- 1.1: 1.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Custom Post Type UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-post-type-ui/) | 1M+ | 4.6/5 (276) | Jul 14, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [Meta Box – A Framework for Dynamic Websites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/meta-box/) | 500K+ | 4.8/5 (165) | Oct 7, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 3 | [Pods – Custom Content Types and Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pods/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (418) | Aug 31, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 4 | [Sydney Toolbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sydney-toolbox/) | 50K+ | 2.3/5 (15) | Sep 22, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [CMS Tree Page View – Reorder Pages with a Drag-and-Drop Tree](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cms-tree-page-view/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (365) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 6 | [Apollo13 Framework Extensions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/apollo13-framework-extensions/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (1) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Essential Content Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-content-types/) | 20K+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jun 16, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Custom Post Types and Custom Fields creator – WCK](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wck-custom-fields-and-custom-post-types-creator/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (97) | Jul 15, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Post Types Unlimited](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-types-unlimited/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (9) | May 13, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [Gravity Forms + Custom Post Types](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravity-forms-custom-post-types/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (46) | Sep 17, 2026 | 76/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Search by ID safe to use in 2026?
Search by ID shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Search by ID?
Search by ID is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,121 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 205 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Search by ID work with WordPress 7.1?
Search by ID is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Search by ID last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on December 20, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Search by ID?
Search by ID is developed and maintained by Uffe Fey.

### What are the best alternatives to Search by ID?
The most popular alternatives to Search by ID are Custom Post Type UI (1M+ installs), Meta Box (500K+ installs) and Pods (100K+ installs).


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