SearchWP API is the #101 ranked search app on WordPress, with a 5.0 average rating from 4 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
SearchWP API is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Josh Pollock. With a rating of 5.0★ from 4 reviews, it currently ranks #101 in the Search category.
AppRanks data: SearchWP API ranks #101 in Search on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 19% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
SearchWP API 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. 4 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 Josh Pollock — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (4) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How SearchWP API works
Run advanced searches via the WordPress REST API and SearchWP.
Adds an endpoint to the WordPress REST API for searching via SearchWP — the best tool for improving the usefulness and performance of WordPress search.
This plugin is a free plugin by CalderaWP. It is not an official add-on for SearchWP.
Requires WordPress REST API (WP-API) 2.0-beta9 or later or WordPress 4.4 or later.
Requires SearchWP Version 2.6 or later
Technically will work without SearchWP, but queries will run through WP_Query.
Example Queries For a complete list of possible queries, see: https://calderawp.com/doc/searchwp-api-queries/
* wp-json/swp_api/search?s=jedi&egnine=star-wars
* wp-json/swp_api/search?&tax_query[field]=slug&tax_query[taxonomy]=categories&tax_query[terms]=1
* wp-json/swp_api/search?meta_query[key]=jedi&meta_query[value]=luke&tax_query[compare]=IN
Does It Work With Version 1 of The REST API? No, it does not.
I Installed It And Nothing Happened You are probably using version 1 of the REST API, or have not updated SearchWP past 2.6.
How Shiny Is This Plugin? Very shiny.
Version 1.1.0 – January, 2015
Complex meta queries
Fallback to WP_Query if not possible to use SearchWP
Version 1.0.0 – July 6, 2015 Initial release
Category rankings
As of Sep 5, 2026- Search#101of 536Top 19%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where SearchWP API stands in the Search category
SearchWP API ranks #101 of 536 apps in the Search category, placing it in the top 19% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is SearchWP API?
SearchWP API is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 4 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 Josh Pollock.
Who uses SearchWP API?
Currently around 100 active stores have installed SearchWP API. 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 SearchWP API rank on WordPress?
SearchWP API currently sits at position #101 in the Search category on WordPress. That places it in the top 19% 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.