Search order by SKU
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…
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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.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Search order by SKU stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| ecommerce | >100 |
| search | >100 |
| sku | >100 |
| stock keeping unit | #77 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Search order by SKU
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
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 default.
This simple plugin will extends the search functionality in woocommerce admin order listing page. Just install and activate from admin panel – no any settings required.
Tested with Woocommerce 2.0.18, 2.2.4 and 2.2.10
Installation
- Upload
Woocommerce Search by SKUto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- No settings required 🙂
1.0.0
- Releasing to wordpress.org
Frequently asked questions
How do I configure the plugin?
Simply activate in the plugin menu, there is no settings required 🙂
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FAQ
Search order by SKU: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
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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