# SearchCloak

> SearchCloak has 20+ active installs and 151 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SearchCloak shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Hides Pages & Posts from search results and search engine indexes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,875
- **Downloads (30 days):** 151 (+7.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.1.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 6, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** firebrandllc (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/firebrandllc/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/searchcloak/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,663 |
| [cse](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cse/) | #2 | 2 |
| [google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google/) | >100 | 598 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 600 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| cse | #16 | 20 |
| google | >100 | 10,000 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Oct 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is SearchCloak safe to use in 2026?
SearchCloak shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SearchCloak?
SearchCloak is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,875 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 151 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SearchCloak work with WordPress 7.1?
SearchCloak is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SearchCloak last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.2, was released on December 6, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes SearchCloak?
SearchCloak is developed and maintained by firebrandllc.

### What are the best alternatives to SearchCloak?
The most popular alternatives to SearchCloak are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchcloak/ · Generated 2026-10-20 11:49 UTC by PageForge