# yolink Search for WordPress

> yolink Search for WordPress has 10+ active installs, a 1.3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 74 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 19/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** yolink Search for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1.3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.

**Optimize your site search, increase time on site, and help help drive organic SEO with the most powerful search plugin for Wordpress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 25,362
- **Downloads (30 days):** 74 (+117.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 1.3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 19/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.6
- **Last updated:** Feb 1, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Aaron Brazell (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/technosailor/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/yolink-search/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 589 |
| [social sharing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/social-sharing/) | #43 | 92 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| social sharing | >100 | 1,418 |

## Version adoption

- 2.6: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Search Regex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-regex/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (101) | Oct 6, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Relevanssi – A Better Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relevanssi/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (405) | Sep 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Search & Replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-and-replace/) | 100K+ | 4.3/5 (283) | Aug 26, 2024 | 35/100 |
| 4 | [String locator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/string-locator/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (125) | Sep 29, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Ivory Search – WordPress Search Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-search-to-menu/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (1,561) | Oct 2, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [Ajax Search Lite – Live Search & Filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ajax-search-lite/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (264) | Aug 21, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [Real-Time Find and Replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/real-time-find-and-replace/) | 70K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 20, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Advanced Woo Search – Product Search for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-woo-search/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (248) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 9 | [Search Exclude](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-exclude/) | 50K+ | 4.8/5 (217) | Oct 5, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [SearchWP Live Ajax Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/searchwp-live-ajax-search/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (36) | Aug 8, 2026 | 85/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is yolink Search for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
yolink Search for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 1.3/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 19/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use yolink Search for WordPress?
yolink Search for WordPress is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 25,362 times since it launched in March 2011. It was downloaded 74 times in the last 30 days.

### Does yolink Search for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
yolink Search for WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was yolink Search for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, 2.6, was released on February 1, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes yolink Search for WordPress?
yolink Search for WordPress is developed and maintained by Aaron Brazell.

### What are the best alternatives to yolink Search for WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to yolink Search for WordPress are Search Regex (100K+ installs), Relevanssi – A Better Search (100K+ installs) and Search & Replace (100K+ installs).


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