Hide from Search vs Auto Focus Keyword for SEO (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Auto Focus Keyword for SEO
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Auto Focus Keyword for SEO has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Hide from Search leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide from Search has accumulated 45K+ total downloads while Auto Focus Keyword for SEO has 17K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide from Search | Auto Focus Keyword for SEO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 17 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 45K+ | ◄ | 17K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 5 days ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2023 | |
| Age | 14 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.8 | 1.0.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Hide from Search
Auto Focus Keyword for SEO
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Hide from Search averaged approximately 42 daily downloads while Auto Focus Keyword for SEO averaged 16.
Recent Reviews
Hide from Search Reviews
Potentially great!
I 100% agree with the previous reviewer below. 3 stars for a potentially great plugin. For 5 stars please add: Options to be selected in Quick Edit mode and also add a section under Settings where it
Works, But is Hit or Miss
This plugin definitely works, but I find that it’s hit or miss. Using it with WordPress products, some products still show in search results even with the boxes ticked while others don’t. Not sure why
Its good but hoping it could be better!
Happy to adjust my rating if I’m wrong but currently it appears you need to enter Edit to apply any changes. I have the need to hide hundreds of pages in a very large website and it would be so handy
Auto Focus Keyword for SEO Reviews
Amazing
Great plugin! The function missed in Rank Math
so useful
…if you’ve to update a lot of keywords.
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