# Search order by SKU

> Search order by SKU has 30+ active installs and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Search order by SKU shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin should work with any WooCommerce version installation, since it hooks up to the core functionality of WooCommerce. The search functionality in woocommerce admin order listing page doesn’t search by sku by…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 3,052
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+54.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Apr 23, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Prem Tiwari (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/freewebmentor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/woo-search-order-by-sku/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [ecommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ecommerce/) | >100 | 1,202 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 591 |
| [sku](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sku/) | #9 | 30 |
| [stock keeping unit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/stock-keeping-unit/) | #3 | 3 |
| [woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/woocommerce/) | >100 | 9,593 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| ecommerce | >100 | 2,964 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| sku | >100 | 1,652 |
| stock keeping unit | #77 | 82 |
| woocommerce | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce/) | 7M+ | 4.5/5 (4,825) | Oct 9, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [Popup Builder & Popup Maker for WordPress – OptinMonster Email Marketing and Lead Generation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optinmonster/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (819) | Aug 14, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 3 | [WooCommerce PayPal Payments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-paypal-payments/) | 800K+ | 2.9/5 (580) | Sep 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [Mailchimp for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailchimp-for-woocommerce/) | 200K+ | 4/5 (726) | Sep 23, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 5 | [WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-multilingual/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (454) | Oct 7, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – ProfilePress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-user-avatar/) | 100K+ | 3.1/5 (938) | Oct 2, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 7 | [Mercado Pago payments for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/woocommerce-mercadopago/) | 100K+ | 3.9/5 (693) | Oct 7, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [TI WooCommerce Wishlist](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ti-woocommerce-wishlist/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (500) | Oct 12, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Mollie Payments for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mollie-payments-for-woocommerce/) | 100K+ | 3.6/5 (69) | Oct 12, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 10 | [Download Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-manager/) | 100K+ | 4.1/5 (1,006) | Oct 2, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Search order by SKU free?
Yes. Search order by SKU is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Search order by SKU safe to use in 2026?
Search order by SKU shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Search order by SKU?
Search order by SKU is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,052 times since it launched in January 2016. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Search order by SKU work with WordPress 7.1?
Search order by SKU is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Search order by SKU last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on April 23, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Search order by SKU?
Search order by SKU is developed and maintained by Prem Tiwari.

### What are the best alternatives to Search order by SKU?
The most popular alternatives to Search order by SKU are WooCommerce (7M+ installs), Popup Builder & Popup Maker… (1M+ installs) and WooCommerce PayPal Payments (800K+ installs).


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