FacetWP Manipulator vs LSX Search (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, FacetWP Manipulator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) and leads in active installations (30 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. FacetWP Manipulator has accumulated 6.2K+ total downloads while LSX Search has 6.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | FacetWP Manipulator | LSX Search | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 30 | 30 | |
| Total Downloads | 6.2K+ | ► | 6.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 years ago | ► | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2018 | |
| Age | 9 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 1.5.7 |
Rating
5/5FacetWP Manipulator
◄LSX SearchN/A
Total Reviews
1FacetWP Manipulator
◄LSX Search0
Active Installs
30FacetWP Manipulator
LSX Search30
Total Downloads
6.2K+FacetWP Manipulator
►LSX Search6.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AFacetWP Manipulator
LSX SearchN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoFacetWP Manipulator
►LSX Search2 years ago
First Released
2017FacetWP Manipulator
LSX Search2018
Age
9 yearsFacetWP Manipulator
LSX Search8 years
WP Requires
3.6+FacetWP Manipulator
LSX Search5.0+
PHP Requires
false+FacetWP Manipulator
LSX Search7.0+
Business Model
FreeFacetWP Manipulator
LSX SearchFree
Latest Version
1.0.0FacetWP Manipulator
LSX Search1.5.7
Rating Breakdown
FacetWP Manipulator
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
LSX Search
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FacetWP Manipulator or LSX Search more popular?
FacetWP Manipulator has 30 active installations while LSX Search has 30. LSX Search is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — FacetWP Manipulator or LSX Search?
FacetWP Manipulator has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews, while LSX Search has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are FacetWP Manipulator and LSX Search free?
FacetWP Manipulator is free and LSX Search is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — FacetWP Manipulator or LSX 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?
FacetWP Manipulator was last updated 9 years ago and LSX Search was last updated 2 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.