Wp Search Url
This plugin change default wordpres ?s=swadesh search URLs to the /search/swadesh .
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Wp Search Url shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Wp Search Url stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom search | >100 |
| redirect | >100 |
| search URL | >100 |
| wp search url | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Wp Search Url
From the official readme · v2.0Description
This plugin change default wordpres ?s=swadesh search URLs to the /search/swadesh .
Installation
- Upload the
wp-search-urlfolder to your/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the “Wp Search Url” plugin in your WordPress administration interface
- Enjoy
Changelog
1.0
Plugin change the default search url to custom search url
2.0
add option page
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FAQ
Wp Search Url: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Wp Search Url free?
Yes. Wp Search Url is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Wp Search Url safe to use in 2026?
Wp Search Url shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Wp Search Url?
Wp Search Url is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,728 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 203 times in the last 30 days.
Does Wp Search Url work with WordPress 7.1?
Wp Search Url is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Wp Search Url last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on July 13, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Wp Search Url?
Wp Search Url is developed and maintained by swadeshswain.
What are the best alternatives to Wp Search Url?
The most popular alternatives to Wp Search Url are Swiftype Site Search Plugin… (400+ installs), Site Search 360 (400+ installs) and Post Meta Searcher (100+ installs).
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