Search Meter — WordPress Analytics Plugin
by bennettmcelwee · WordPress.org page · Website
Search Meter has 20,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 435,334 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on December 3, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Search Meter at a glance
Is Search Meter well maintained?
Search Meter reviews and ratings
29 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where Search Meter ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Search Meter appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Analytics Plugins | #38 by tag, not in search | #65 | – |
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Details
Search Meter tracks what your readers are searching for on your site. View full details of recent searches or stats for the last day, week or month.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Search Meter competes in
Tags
- meter
- search
- search-meter
- statistics
- widget
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- Version
- 2.14.1
- Last updated
- Dec 3, 2025
- First published
- Jun 2, 2008
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 6.9.7
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Search Meter FAQ
How many active installs does Search Meter have?
WordPress.org reports 20,000+ active installs for Search Meter as of September 7, 2026.
Is Search Meter still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on December 3, 2025 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.7.
Is Search Meter free?
Search Meter is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Search Meter rank among Analytics Plugins?
Search Meter is #65 in the WordPress.org Analytics Plugins ranking.