Highlight Search Terms: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Rolf Allard van Hagen · Rank #2613
Highlight Search Terms is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 7K+. Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 78 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 3,255 downloads for Highlight Search Terms. HostList install rank: #2613. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Very lightweight (vanilla) Javascript that wraps search terms in an HTML5 mark tag within WordPress search results.
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Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 7.0.4
- Requires PHP 5.6
- Last updated 3 September 2026
- Added to WordPress.org 2009-04-14
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Highlight Search Terms?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 7K+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Highlight Search Terms actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 3 September 2026. It is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
What hosting should I use with Highlight Search Terms?
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Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.