WP FILE SEARCH
WP FILE SEARCH adds a powerful feature at the search mechanism of your site, as it enables searching on the content of the files that are uploaded to the WordPress media library. The only thing you have to do is to…
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WP FILE SEARCH shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.3 (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 WP FILE SEARCH stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| docx | >100 |
| file | >100 |
| odt | #36 |
| >100 | |
| search | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WP FILE SEARCH
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
WP FILE SEARCH adds a powerful feature at the search mechanism of your site, as it enables searching on the content of the files that are uploaded to the WordPress media library. The only thing you have to do is to install the plugin and it will automatically be incorporated with the WordPress default search mechanism, in order to list not only the pages and articles, but also all the files that contain a specific key-word.
Supported file formats
- DOCX
- ODT
Supported languages
- English
- Greek
Installation
- Upload the WP FILE SEARCH plugin file (
wp-file-search.zip) to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.0
- Initial release of WP FILE SEARCH
1.0.1
- Make plugin compatible with previous versions of php
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP FILE SEARCH: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is WP FILE SEARCH free?
Yes. WP FILE SEARCH is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP FILE SEARCH safe to use in 2026?
WP FILE SEARCH shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP FILE SEARCH?
WP FILE SEARCH is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,937 times since it launched in September 2015. It was downloaded 295 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP FILE SEARCH work with WordPress 7.1?
WP FILE SEARCH is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP FILE SEARCH last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 4, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes WP FILE SEARCH?
WP FILE SEARCH is developed and maintained by MariaOik.
What are the best alternatives to WP FILE SEARCH?
The most popular alternatives to WP FILE SEARCH are Mammoth .docx converter (20K+ installs), Seraphinite Post .DOCX Sour… (800+ installs) and MPL-Publisher (700+ installs).
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