Simple Search Rewrite is a WordPress app, with a 5.0 average rating from 1 review, as of Aug 28, 2026.
Simple Search Rewrite is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by craigsimps. With a rating of 5.0★ from 1 reviews.
AppRanks verdict
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Simple Search Rewrite 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. 1 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 craigsimps — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (1) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Simple Search Rewrite works
This is a super-simple plugin which will turn WordPress’ default /?s=query%20terms into /search/query+terms/ if you have pretty permalinks enabled.
This is something which I have been placing into a theme include or in a core functionality plugin until recently, but it makes sense to separate this functionality out into an individual plugin so it can be switched on and off independently.
The plugin has no administrative interface or control panel. Activation turns it on, deactivation turns it off. Once activated, performing a search using the standard WP search widget should give you a much nicer search URL.
Category rankings
As of Sep 3, 2026- Permalinks#0of 16Top 1%
- Rewrite#0of 5Top 1%
- Search#0of 536Top 1%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What is Simple Search Rewrite?
Simple Search Rewrite is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 5.0-star rating from 1 merchant review, 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 craigsimps.
Who uses Simple Search Rewrite?
Currently around 10 active stores have installed Simple Search Rewrite. 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.