Relevanssi – A Better Search vs Glance Live Search (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
View Relevanssi – A Better Search
VS
Glance Live Search

Glance Live Search

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Glance Live Search

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Relevanssi – A Better Search has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 404 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Relevanssi – A Better Search has accumulated 7.7M+ total downloads while Glance Live Search has 62.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Relevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live SearchN/A
Total Reviews
404Relevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live Search0
Active Installs
100K+Relevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live Search0
Total Downloads
7.7M+Relevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live Search62
Support Resolution
50%Relevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live SearchN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoRelevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live Search1 week ago
First Released
2009Relevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live Search2026
Age
17 yearsRelevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live Search1 month
WP Requires
4.9+Relevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live Search6.0+
PHP Requires
7.1+Relevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live Search8.0+
Business Model
FreeRelevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live SearchFree
Latest Version
4.26.1Relevanssi – A Better Search
Glance Live Search1.4.0

Rating Breakdown

Relevanssi – A Better Search

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

Glance Live Search

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
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.

Glance Live Search Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Relevanssi – A Better Search or Glance Live Search more popular?
Relevanssi – A Better Search has 100K+ active installations while Glance Live Search has 0. Relevanssi – A Better Search is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Relevanssi – A Better Search or Glance Live Search?
Relevanssi – A Better Search has a 4.8/5 rating from 404 reviews, while Glance Live Search has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Relevanssi – A Better Search and Glance Live Search free?
Relevanssi – A Better Search is free and Glance Live Search is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Relevanssi – A Better Search or Glance Live 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?
Relevanssi – A Better Search was last updated 2 weeks ago and Glance Live Search was last updated 1 week ago.

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