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Search & Filter vs Term Management Tools (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Search & Filter

Search & Filter

4.5(174)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Search & Filter
VS
Term Management Tools

Term Management Tools

4.9(76)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Term Management Tools

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Term Management Tools has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 76 reviews) while Search & Filter leads in active installations (50K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search & Filter has accumulated 950K+ total downloads while Term Management Tools has 475K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Search & Filter
►
Term Management Tools4.9/5
Total Reviews
174Search & Filter
◄
Term Management Tools76
Active Installs
50K+Search & Filter
◄
Term Management Tools10K+
Total Downloads
950K+Search & Filter
◄
Term Management Tools475K+
Support Resolution
0%Search & Filter
Term Management ToolsN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoSearch & Filter
◄
Term Management Tools3 months ago
First Released
2013Search & Filter
Term Management Tools2010
Age
13 yearsSearch & Filter
Term Management Tools16 years
WP Requires
3.5+Search & Filter
Term Management Tools4.2+
PHP Requires
false+Search & Filter
Term Management Tools7.1+
Business Model
FreeSearch & Filter
Term Management ToolsFree
Latest Version
1.2.18Search & Filter
Term Management Tools2.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Search & Filter

4.5/5(174 reviews)
5
84%
4
2%
3
2%
2
4%
1
7%

Term Management Tools

4.9/5(76 reviews)
5
95%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

Recent Reviews

Search & Filter Reviews

by shinji

The instructions on how to change the settings to version 3.X are insufficient a

We were using version 2.X.The instructions on how to change the settings to version 3.X are insufficient and unclear. In addition, when upgrading from 2.X to 3.X, a database error occurs (in secret

by saksaksak

Could be developed.

I tried to test the starter (free) version of the plugin with Kadence theme. It is great that is supports filtering via custom taxonomies. The UI of the plugin is outdated. The only way to define filt

by lisalindeman

The Support is Excellent!

I had an odd problem, which was certain posts and pages appearing in results despite not containing the search term. I submitted a support ticket and got a quick response. Their support was extremely

Term Management Tools Reviews

by swdgr

Saved me ton of time

Saves you a lot of time if you wish to merge many categories into one.

by Cory Lamle

Very Helpful

Excellent work! It saved me hours from having to write a bunch of SQL scripts!

by Sunny

Essential

Essential for when you need to move terms around

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search & Filter or Term Management Tools more popular?
Search & Filter has 50K+ active installations while Term Management Tools has 10K+. Search & Filter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search & Filter or Term Management Tools?
Search & Filter has a 4.5/5 rating from 174 reviews, while Term Management Tools has a 4.9/5 rating from 76 reviews.
Are Search & Filter and Term Management Tools free?
Search & Filter is free and Term Management Tools is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search & Filter or Term Management Tools?
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?
Search & Filter was last updated 3 months ago and Term Management Tools was last updated 3 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.