Relevanssi – A Better Search vs Search Refinement (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Relevanssi – A Better Search
100K+ active installs
Free
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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Relevanssi – A Better Search has accumulated 7.7M+ total downloads while Search Refinement has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Relevanssi – A Better Search | Search Refinement | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 404 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 7.7M+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Age | 17 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.1+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.26.1 | 0.9.2.1 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Relevanssi – A Better Search Reviews
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
buen plugin pero….
es un excelente plugin pero debería hacer búsqueda por número de parte del producto
Maybe for small sites
Not if you have 200,000 plus posts and add a few more everyday.
Search Refinement Reviews
No reviews yet
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