# Best Search Exclude Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 2 search exclude plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Search Exclude, Exclude Search.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Search Exclude](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-exclude/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (217) | Oct 5, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Exclude Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/exclude-search/) | 80+ | 4/5 (2) | May 12, 2026 | 44/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular search exclude plugin for WordPress?
Search Exclude is the most popular search exclude plugin with 50K+ active installs and a 4.8/5 rating on WordPress.org.

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

### Which search exclude plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Search Exclude has the highest rating at 4.8/5 from 217 reviews.

### Are these search exclude plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 2 search exclude 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/search-exclude/ · Generated 2026-10-17 13:58 UTC by PageForge