Relevanssi – A Better Search vs Dashboard Navigator (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Relevanssi – A Better Search

Relevanssi – A Better Search

4.8(404)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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Dashboard Navigator

Dashboard Navigator

5(2)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Dashboard Navigator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Relevanssi – A Better Search leads in active installations (100K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Relevanssi – A Better Search has accumulated 7.7M+ total downloads while Dashboard Navigator has 465.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Relevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard Navigator5/5
Total Reviews
404Relevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard Navigator2
Active Installs
100K+Relevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard Navigator20
Total Downloads
7.7M+Relevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard Navigator465
Support Resolution
50%Relevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard NavigatorN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoRelevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard Navigator11 months ago
First Released
2009Relevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard Navigator2025
Age
17 yearsRelevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard Navigator1 year
WP Requires
4.9+Relevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard Navigator4.3+
PHP Requires
7.1+Relevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard Navigator5.6+
Business Model
FreeRelevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard NavigatorFree
Latest Version
4.26.1Relevanssi – A Better Search
Dashboard Navigator1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Relevanssi – A Better Search

4.8/5(404 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

Dashboard Navigator

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Relevanssi – A Better Search Reviews

by Vivien Bullert

Best Support for a very useful plugin for foodblogs

I was really at my wits’ end because the keyword ‘pasta’ couldn’t be found. So I got in touch with support and Mikko helped me straight away. I’d tried to sort it out on my own beforehand, but without

by nnicosalvador

buen plugin pero….

es un excelente plugin pero debería hacer búsqueda por número de parte del producto

by egocefalo

Maybe for small sites

Not if you have 200,000 plus posts and add a few more everyday.

Dashboard Navigator Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Relevanssi – A Better Search or Dashboard Navigator more popular?
Relevanssi – A Better Search has 100K+ active installations while Dashboard Navigator has 20. Relevanssi – A Better Search is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Relevanssi – A Better Search or Dashboard Navigator?
Relevanssi – A Better Search has a 4.8/5 rating from 404 reviews, while Dashboard Navigator has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Relevanssi – A Better Search and Dashboard Navigator free?
Relevanssi – A Better Search is free and Dashboard Navigator is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Relevanssi – A Better Search or Dashboard Navigator?
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?
Relevanssi – A Better Search was last updated 2 weeks ago and Dashboard Navigator was last updated 11 months ago.

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