# Best Keyword Highlight Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 2 keyword highlight plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WP Search Keyword Highlight, Dev Highlighter.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Search Keyword Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-search-keyword-highlight/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 24, 2014 | 30/100 |
| 2 | [Dev Highlighter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/devshujon-keyword-highlighter/) | <10 | — | Jul 16, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular keyword highlight plugin for WordPress?
WP Search Keyword Highlight is the most popular keyword highlight plugin with 10+ active installs and a 5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many keyword highlight plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “keyword highlight” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these keyword highlight plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 2 keyword highlight plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/keyword-highlight/ · Generated 2026-10-07 11:02 UTC by PageForge