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Relevanssi – A Better Search vs WP Simple Elasticsearch (2026)

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

Relevanssi – A Better Search

Relevanssi – A Better Search

4.8(404)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
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WP Simple Elasticsearch

WP Simple Elasticsearch

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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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 WP Simple Elasticsearch has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Relevanssi – A Better Search
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WP Simple ElasticsearchN/A
Total Reviews
404Relevanssi – A Better Search
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WP Simple Elasticsearch0
Active Installs
100K+Relevanssi – A Better Search
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WP Simple Elasticsearch10
Total Downloads
7.7M+Relevanssi – A Better Search
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WP Simple Elasticsearch2.0K+
Support Resolution
50%Relevanssi – A Better Search
WP Simple ElasticsearchN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoRelevanssi – A Better Search
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WP Simple Elasticsearch9 years ago
First Released
2009Relevanssi – A Better Search
WP Simple Elasticsearch2016
Age
17 yearsRelevanssi – A Better Search
WP Simple Elasticsearch10 years
WP Requires
4.9+Relevanssi – A Better Search
WP Simple Elasticsearch4.5+
PHP Requires
7.1+Relevanssi – A Better Search
WP Simple Elasticsearchfalse+
Business Model
FreeRelevanssi – A Better Search
WP Simple ElasticsearchFree
Latest Version
4.26.1Relevanssi – A Better Search
WP Simple Elasticsearch0.1

Rating Breakdown

Relevanssi – A Better Search

4.8/5(404 reviews)
5
91%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%

WP Simple Elasticsearch

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Relevanssi – A Better Search Reviews

by Vivien Bullert

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

by nnicosalvador

buen plugin pero….

es un excelente plugin pero debería hacer búsqueda por número de parte del producto

by egocefalo

Maybe for small sites

Not if you have 200,000 plus posts and add a few more everyday.

WP Simple Elasticsearch Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Relevanssi – A Better Search or WP Simple Elasticsearch more popular?
Relevanssi – A Better Search has 100K+ active installations while WP Simple Elasticsearch has 10. Relevanssi – A Better Search is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Relevanssi – A Better Search or WP Simple Elasticsearch?
Relevanssi – A Better Search has a 4.8/5 rating from 404 reviews, while WP Simple Elasticsearch has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Relevanssi – A Better Search and WP Simple Elasticsearch free?
Relevanssi – A Better Search is free and WP Simple Elasticsearch is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Relevanssi – A Better Search or WP Simple Elasticsearch?
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?
Relevanssi – A Better Search was last updated 2 weeks ago and WP Simple Elasticsearch was last updated 9 years ago.

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