# Search Limiter & Blocker

> Search Limiter & Blocker has 40+ active installs and 91 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Search Limiter & Blocker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Set and limit search count of visitors. Also, you can block visitor IP.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 2,851
- **Downloads (30 days):** 91 (+21.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 29, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.2.29
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.1+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Serkan Algur (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kaisercrazy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/search-limiter-blocker/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,007 |
| [limit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/limit/) | #8 | 26 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 588 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| limit | >100 | 10,000 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Search Limiter & Blocker safe to use in 2026?
Search Limiter & Blocker shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Search Limiter & Blocker?
Search Limiter & Blocker is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,851 times since it launched in June 2019. It was downloaded 91 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Search Limiter & Blocker work with WordPress 7.1?
Search Limiter & Blocker is officially tested up to WordPress 5.2.29, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Search Limiter & Blocker need?
Search Limiter & Blocker requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Search Limiter & Blocker last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on June 29, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Search Limiter & Blocker?
Search Limiter & Blocker is developed and maintained by Serkan Algur.

### What are the best alternatives to Search Limiter & Blocker?
The most popular alternatives to Search Limiter & Blocker are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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