NGG Smart Image Search vs Custom Search Box (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, NGG Smart Image Search has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. NGG Smart Image Search has accumulated 11K+ total downloads while Custom Search Box has 470.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | NGG Smart Image Search | Custom Search Box | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 13 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 11K+ | ◄ | 470 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2025 | |
| Age | 10 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.5.4+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4.3 | 1.0.2 |
Rating
4.9/5NGG Smart Image Search
◄Custom Search BoxN/A
Total Reviews
13NGG Smart Image Search
◄Custom Search Box0
Active Installs
400NGG Smart Image Search
◄Custom Search Box0
Total Downloads
11K+NGG Smart Image Search
◄Custom Search Box470
Support Resolution
N/ANGG Smart Image Search
Custom Search BoxN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoNGG Smart Image Search
►Custom Search Box4 months ago
First Released
2016NGG Smart Image Search
Custom Search Box2025
Age
10 yearsNGG Smart Image Search
Custom Search Box1 year
WP Requires
5.5.4+NGG Smart Image Search
Custom Search Boxfalse+
PHP Requires
7.0+NGG Smart Image Search
Custom Search Boxfalse+
Business Model
FreeNGG Smart Image Search
Custom Search BoxFree
Latest Version
3.4.3NGG Smart Image Search
Custom Search Box1.0.2
Rating Breakdown
NGG Smart Image Search
4.9/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Custom Search Box
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NGG Smart Image Search or Custom Search Box more popular?
NGG Smart Image Search has 400 active installations while Custom Search Box has 0. NGG Smart Image Search is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — NGG Smart Image Search or Custom Search Box?
NGG Smart Image Search has a 4.9/5 rating from 13 reviews, while Custom Search Box has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are NGG Smart Image Search and Custom Search Box free?
NGG Smart Image Search is free and Custom Search Box is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — NGG Smart Image Search or Custom Search Box?
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?
NGG Smart Image Search was last updated 9 months ago and Custom Search Box was last updated 4 months ago.
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