DocumentCloud vs CloudSearch (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, CloudSearch has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while DocumentCloud leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. DocumentCloud has accumulated 48K+ total downloads while CloudSearch has 8.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | DocumentCloud | CloudSearch | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ► | 5 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 48K+ | ◄ | 8.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2016 | |
| Age | 11 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.4+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.7.0 | 3.0.0 |
Rating
4/5DocumentCloud
►CloudSearch5/5
Total Reviews
1DocumentCloud
►CloudSearch5
Active Installs
1.0K+DocumentCloud
◄CloudSearch80
Total Downloads
48K+DocumentCloud
◄CloudSearch8.9K+
Support Resolution
0%DocumentCloud
CloudSearchN/A
Last Updated
6 months agoDocumentCloud
◄CloudSearch3 years ago
First Released
2015DocumentCloud
CloudSearch2016
Age
11 yearsDocumentCloud
CloudSearch10 years
WP Requires
5.0+DocumentCloud
CloudSearch4.4+
PHP Requires
false+DocumentCloud
CloudSearchfalse+
Business Model
FreeDocumentCloud
CloudSearchFree
Latest Version
0.7.0DocumentCloud
CloudSearch3.0.0
Rating Breakdown
DocumentCloud
4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
CloudSearch
5/5(5 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
DocumentCloud Reviews
by Michael Fraase
Conflicts with WP Rocket 2.6.6 and 2.6.7
There’s apparently no legacy support for Navis DocumentCloud shortcodes, even though Navis says there is. DocumentCloud is, of course, silent on the issue. Thanks so very, very much. [Update: Monday,
CloudSearch Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DocumentCloud or CloudSearch more popular?
DocumentCloud has 1.0K+ active installations while CloudSearch has 80. DocumentCloud is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — DocumentCloud or CloudSearch?
DocumentCloud has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews, while CloudSearch has a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are DocumentCloud and CloudSearch free?
DocumentCloud is free and CloudSearch is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — DocumentCloud or CloudSearch?
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?
DocumentCloud was last updated 6 months ago and CloudSearch was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.