# Universal Voice Search

> Universal Voice Search has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 110 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Universal Voice Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 11,705
- **Downloads (30 days):** 110 (+69.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.1.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 12, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.6+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mspanwa2 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mspanwa2/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/universal-voice-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [iOS voice search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ios-voice-search/) | #1 | 2 |
| [Microsoft Edge voice search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/microsoft-edge-voice-search/) | #1 | 2 |
| [multi platform voice search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multi-platform-voice-search/) | #1 | 2 |
| [voice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/voice/) | #4 | 49 |
| [voice search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/voice-search/) | #2 | 16 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| iOS voice search | #14 | 34 |
| Microsoft Edge voice search | #5 | 21 |
| multi platform voice search | #37 | 106 |
| voice | >100 | 1,009 |
| voice search | #74 | 574 |

## Version adoption

- 3.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Voice Search For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/voice-search-for-woocommerce/) | 20+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 12, 2023 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Universal Voice Search safe to use in 2026?
Universal Voice Search shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Universal Voice Search?
Universal Voice Search is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,705 times since it launched in October 2019. It was downloaded 110 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Universal Voice Search work with WordPress 7.1?
Universal Voice Search is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Universal Voice Search need?
Universal Voice Search requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Universal Voice Search last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.2, was released on July 12, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Universal Voice Search?
Universal Voice Search is developed and maintained by mspanwa2.

### What are the best alternatives to Universal Voice Search?
The most popular alternatives to Universal Voice Search are Voice Search For WooCommerce (20+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/universal-voice-search/ · Generated 2026-10-05 03:10 UTC by PageForge