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Simple Instant Search

by Bainternet · 20+ active installs · Checked 4 Nov 2026
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Limited data: Simple Instant Search has under 1,000 active installs and less than 12 weeks of history, so we do not rate it yet.

59/ 100Limited data
Canary Score

Based on 3 of 5 areas

Capped at 59: a Critical signal is open.

Sub-scores for Simple Instant Search
Ownership100
Maintenance0
Security100
SupportNo data
ReputationNo data

How the score works

Active signals

Open issues right now, with links to the source.

  • CriticalMNT-1No release in 120 months (last release 14 Dec 2016). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.14 Dec 2017Evidence
  • WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 4.7.0, 24 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Quick answers

Is Simple Instant Search still maintained?
No. Last release 14 Dec 2016, over 9 years ago. 14 Dec 2016 · wordpress.org
Who owns Simple Instant Search, and has it changed hands?
No change recorded. 4 Nov 2026 · SVN log
Was Simple Instant Search removed from wordpress.org?
No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026. 4 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org
Is Simple Instant Search safe?
No known vulnerabilities on record. 4 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence
Is the latest Simple Instant Search update safe to install?
No ownership change before 1.4. No one-star spike after it. 1 May 2013 · Release history

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

No ownership changes recorded since 2011.

Maintenance

Last release
10 years ago
Releases, 24 months
0
Tested up to
4.7 vs 7.1
Requires PHP
not stated supported 8.2+
Releases per quarter
Releases per quarter for Simple Instant Search
Q1 20240
Q2 20240
Q3 20240
Q4 20240
Q1 20250
Q2 20250
Q3 20250
Q4 20250
Q1 20260
Q2 20260
Q3 20260
Q4 20260

Last release 14 Dec 2016. Tested up to 4.7, 24 major versions behind WordPress 7.1.

Support

Resolved, last 2 months
n/a
Threads, last 2 months
0

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

Reputation

Last 90 days: no reviews.

Rating distribution
5 star0
4 star0
3 star0
2 star0
1 star0

Momentum

Active installs
20+

Trend appears after 8 weekly snapshots.

Facts

Version
1.4
Author
Bainternet
Added
3 Aug 2011
Last updated
14 Dec 2016
Active installs
20+
Requires WordPress
2.9.2
Tested up to
4.7.0
Requires PHP
not stated
Category
not stated
Tags
search, ajax search, instant search

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Questions about Simple Instant Search

Is Simple Instant Search still maintained?

No. Last release 14 Dec 2016, over 9 years ago.

Who owns Simple Instant Search, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded.

Was Simple Instant Search removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 4 Nov 2026.

Is Simple Instant Search safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record.

Is the latest Simple Instant Search update safe to install?

No ownership change before 1.4. No one-star spike after it.

Data: wordpress.org Plugins API, plugins SVN and Trac, wordpress.org reviews and support forum, Wordfence Intelligence, CISA KEV, NVD.Plugin data refreshed 4 Nov 2026.Report a data issue