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Relevanssi – A Better Search vs Search, Filters & Merchandising for… (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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Search, Filters & Merchandising for…

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, Relevanssi – A Better Search has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 404 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Relevanssi – A Better Search has accumulated 7.7M+ total downloads while Search, Filters & Merchandising for… has 214K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Relevanssi – A Better Search
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Search, Filters & Merchandising for…4.6/5
Total Reviews
404Relevanssi – A Better Search
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Search, Filters & Merchandising for…169
Active Installs
100K+Relevanssi – A Better Search
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Search, Filters & Merchandising for…200
Total Downloads
7.7M+Relevanssi – A Better Search
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Search, Filters & Merchandising for…214K+
Support Resolution
50%Relevanssi – A Better Search
Search, Filters & Merchandising for…N/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoRelevanssi – A Better Search
◄
Search, Filters & Merchandising for…3 months ago
First Released
2009Relevanssi – A Better Search
Search, Filters & Merchandising for…2014
Age
17 yearsRelevanssi – A Better Search
Search, Filters & Merchandising for…12 years
WP Requires
4.9+Relevanssi – A Better Search
Search, Filters & Merchandising for…3.3+
PHP Requires
7.1+Relevanssi – A Better Search
Search, Filters & Merchandising for…7.0+
Business Model
FreeRelevanssi – A Better Search
Search, Filters & Merchandising for…Free
Latest Version
4.26.1Relevanssi – A Better Search
Search, Filters & Merchandising for…3.0.68

Rating Breakdown

Relevanssi – A Better Search

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

Search, Filters & Merchandising for…

4.6/5(169 reviews)
5
89%
4
1%
3
2%
2
0%
1
8%

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.

Search, Filters & Merchandising for… Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Relevanssi – A Better Search or Search, Filters & Merchandising for… more popular?
Relevanssi – A Better Search has 100K+ active installations while Search, Filters & Merchandising for… has 200. Relevanssi – A Better Search is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Relevanssi – A Better Search or Search, Filters & Merchandising for…?
Relevanssi – A Better Search has a 4.8/5 rating from 404 reviews, while Search, Filters & Merchandising for… has a 4.6/5 rating from 169 reviews.
Are Relevanssi – A Better Search and Search, Filters & Merchandising for… free?
Relevanssi – A Better Search is free and Search, Filters & Merchandising for… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Relevanssi – A Better Search or Search, Filters & Merchandising for…?
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 Search, Filters & Merchandising for… was last updated 3 months ago.

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