Improved user search in backend is the #84 ranked search app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 5 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Improved user search in backend is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Blackbam. With a rating of 5.0★ from 5 reviews, it currently ranks #84 in the Search category.
AppRanks data: Improved user search in backend ranks #84 in Search on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 16% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Improved user search in backend is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Search category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 5 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (5.0★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Blackbam — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (5) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Improved user search in backend works
This Plugin improves the search for users in the WordPress backend significantly. It empowers admins to search for the first name, last name and email address of users instead of only their nicknames/nicenames.
It is also possible to search for custom user meta fields now.
Translations: English, German, Swedish
Plugin Homepage: http://www.blackbam.at/blackbams-blog/2011/06/27/wordpress-improved-user-search-first-name-last-name-email-in-backend/
Special characters like quotes are escaped, problems with the query may apper when trying to search for other non-alphanumeric characters.
1.2.4
Added translations and il8n (Mikael Grön [email protected])
(en_US, en_UK,sv_SE)
Added german translation (de_DE)
1.2.3
Database compatibility improved.
1.2.2
Re-allowed special characters in keys, but strings are still escaped for safe queries.
1.2.1
Filter and test custom meta fields. Remove unallowed characters.
1.2.0
Added Case-insensitive matching.
Added Multisite support.
1.1.2 Fix issue where attempting to activate the plugin would throw an “Invalid Header” error
1.1.1 Minor changes.
1.1 Added options page to include custom user meta fields in the search.
1.0.1 Little code improvements.
1.0 Initial release to the Plugins directory.
Category rankings
As of Sep 6, 2026- Search#84of 536Top 16%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Improved user search in backend stands in the Search category
Improved user search in backend ranks #84 of 536 apps in the Search category, placing it in the top 16% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Improved user search in backend?
Improved user search in backend is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 5 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Search category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Blackbam.
Who uses Improved user search in backend?
Currently around 200 active stores have installed Improved user search in backend. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Search category on WordPress.
Where does Improved user search in backend rank on WordPress?
Improved user search in backend currently sits at position #84 in the Search category on WordPress. That places it in the top 16% of 536 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.