Relevanssi – A Better Search vs Search Regex (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 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Relevanssi – A Better Search has accumulated 7.7M+ total downloads while Search Regex has 2.4M+. Relevanssi – A Better Search has a higher support resolution rate (50% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Relevanssi – A Better Search | Search Regex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 404 | ◄ | 97 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | 100K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 7.7M+ | ◄ | 2.4M+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2007 | |
| Age | 17 years | 19 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 6.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.1+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.26.1 | 3.4.1 |
Rating Breakdown
Relevanssi – A Better Search
Search Regex
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Relevanssi – A Better Search averaged approximately 2,866 daily downloads while Search Regex averaged 886.
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 Regex Reviews
Handy for search-and-replace, but “Delete Matches” is dangerous
This plugin does a great job when you just want to find and replace text across your site. The interface is clear, the regex support works well, and the preview feature is very useful. However, the
Amazing
Dear John, you are so GODLEY!! thank you for this wonderful super helpful plugin! May I buy you a ticket to Disneyland?? 😉
Incredibly powerful!
Incredibly powerful search tool for your dashboard, especially useful if, for example, you’ve moved to a new server (or a new site structure), or someone’s changed their name, or any other reason you
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