# Simple Search Submission for IndexNow

> Simple Search Submission for Inde… has 80+ active installs and 183 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Simple Search Submission for In… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**A simplified plugin for submitting crawl requests to search engines supporting IndexNow.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 2,351
- **Downloads (30 days):** 183 (-28.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.3.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Peter Wilson (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/peterwilsoncc/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-search-submission/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [crawling](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/crawling/) | #5 | 8 |
| [indexnow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/indexnow/) | #6 | 38 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,730 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| crawling | #32 | 335 |
| indexnow | #18 | 267 |
| seo | >100 | 8,703 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 87.9%
- 1.2: 12.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Instant Indexing for Google](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fast-indexing-api/) | 200K+ | 3.6/5 (36) | Nov 21, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 2 | [IndexNow Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/indexnow/) | 100K+ | 3.2/5 (47) | Jun 26, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 3 | [Bing URL Submissions Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bing-webmaster-tools/) | 40K+ | 3.3/5 (21) | May 21, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 4 | [Crawler Record](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crawler-record/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 2, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 6 | [IndexNowForSeznamCZ Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/indexnow-pro-seznam-cz/) | 70+ | — | Aug 30, 2022 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [GNA Crawling Errors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gna-crawling-errors/) | 10+ | — | Sep 5, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Aabir Indexing Api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aabir-indexing-api/) | <10 | — | Nov 23, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Search Submission for In… free?
Yes. Simple Search Submission for In… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Search Submission for In… safe to use in 2026?
Simple Search Submission for In… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 80+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Search Submission for In…?
Simple Search Submission for In… is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,351 times since it launched in September 2025. It was downloaded 183 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Search Submission for In… work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Simple Search Submission for In… up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.3 or newer.

### What PHP version does Simple Search Submission for In… need?
Simple Search Submission for In… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Simple Search Submission for In… last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on September 7, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Simple Search Submission for In…?
Simple Search Submission for In… is developed and maintained by Peter Wilson.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Search Submission for In…?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Search Submission for In… are Instant Indexing for Google (200K+ installs), IndexNow Plugin (100K+ installs) and Bing URL Submissions Plugin (40K+ installs).


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