Search, Filters & Merchandising for… vs ACF Advanced Search (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Search, Filters & Merchandising for…
4.6(169)
200 active installs
Free
Updated 3 months ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, ACF Advanced Search has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Search, Filters & Merchandising for… leads in active installations (200 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search, Filters & Merchandising for… has accumulated 214K+ total downloads while ACF Advanced Search has 4.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Search, Filters & Merchandising for… | ACF Advanced Search | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 169 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 214K+ | ◄ | 4.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Age | 12 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.3+ | 4.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.68 | 1.2.1 |
Rating
4.6/5Search, Filters & Merchandising for…
►ACF Advanced Search5/5
Total Reviews
169Search, Filters & Merchandising for…
◄ACF Advanced Search1
Active Installs
200Search, Filters & Merchandising for…
◄ACF Advanced Search70
Total Downloads
214K+Search, Filters & Merchandising for…
◄ACF Advanced Search4.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ASearch, Filters & Merchandising for…
ACF Advanced SearchN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoSearch, Filters & Merchandising for…
◄ACF Advanced Search9 years ago
First Released
2014Search, Filters & Merchandising for…
ACF Advanced Search2017
Age
12 yearsSearch, Filters & Merchandising for…
ACF Advanced Search9 years
WP Requires
3.3+Search, Filters & Merchandising for…
ACF Advanced Search4.3+
PHP Requires
7.0+Search, Filters & Merchandising for…
ACF Advanced Searchfalse+
Business Model
FreeSearch, Filters & Merchandising for…
ACF Advanced SearchFree
Latest Version
3.0.68Search, Filters & Merchandising for…
ACF Advanced Search1.2.1
Rating Breakdown
Search, Filters & Merchandising for…
4.6/5(169 reviews)
5
89%
4
1%
3
2%
2
0%
1
8%
ACF Advanced Search
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Search, Filters & Merchandising for… or ACF Advanced Search more popular?
Search, Filters & Merchandising for… has 200 active installations while ACF Advanced Search has 70. Search, Filters & Merchandising for… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search, Filters & Merchandising for… or ACF Advanced Search?
Search, Filters & Merchandising for… has a 4.6/5 rating from 169 reviews, while ACF Advanced Search has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Search, Filters & Merchandising for… and ACF Advanced Search free?
Search, Filters & Merchandising for… is free and ACF Advanced Search is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search, Filters & Merchandising for… or ACF Advanced Search?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Search, Filters & Merchandising for… was last updated 3 months ago and ACF Advanced Search was last updated 9 years ago.
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