# Search with Azure

> Search with Azure has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Search with Azure shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Use the power of the Microsoft Cloud to reduce load on your server and have a faster and more intelligent search.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,068
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+92.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** neilb27 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/neilb27/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/search-with-azure/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Azure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/azure/) | #5 | 17 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 584 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Azure | >100 | 227 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [miniOrange Embed Outlook Teams Calendar Events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/embed-outlook-teams-calendar-events/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 2 | [Login with Microsoft Entra ID](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/login-azure/) | 50+ | — | Apr 28, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Rafa Azure Simple Upload](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rafa-azure-simple-upload/) | 20+ | — | Dec 19, 2017 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Cache Purge for Azure Front Door](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-purge-for-azure-front-door/) | 10+ | — | Feb 9, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [App Service Info for Azure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/app-service-info-for-azure/) | 10+ | — | Sep 20, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [App Service Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/app-service-assistant/) | 10+ | — | Jul 3, 2017 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Blue Storage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blue-storage/) | 10+ | — | Apr 2, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [KloudStack Observability for Azure](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kloudstack-azure-observability/) | <10 | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 10 | [KOZ Static Translate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/koz-static-translate/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 11 | [KOZ Translate Diagnostics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/koz-translate-diagnostics/) | <10 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Search with Azure safe to use in 2026?
Search with Azure shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Search with Azure?
Search with Azure is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,068 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Search with Azure work with WordPress 7.1?
Search with Azure is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Search with Azure last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on September 23, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Search with Azure?
Search with Azure is developed and maintained by neilb27.

### What are the best alternatives to Search with Azure?
The most popular alternatives to Search with Azure are miniOrange Embed Outlook Te… (300+ installs), Login with Microsoft Entra… (50+ installs) and Rafa Azure Simple Upload (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-with-azure/ · Generated 2026-10-03 15:00 UTC by PageForge