Supercharge WordPress Plugin Search
A powerful Chrome extension that adds advanced search filters to the WordPress.org plugin directory, making it easier than ever to find exactly what you need.
Augmented Search Capabilities
Advanced Filtering
Filter plugins by downloads count, star ratings, last update date, usability rating, and health score to find exactly what you need.
Smart Sorting
Sort search results by downloads, ratings, update frequency, usability score, and health metrics for optimal discovery.
Plugin Health Score
See comprehensive health scores based on maintenance, compatibility, and security metrics.
Usability Rating
Filter by user experience ratings and ease-of-use metrics to find developer-friendly plugins.
How It Works
Install Extension
Download and install the Chrome extension manually (detailed instructions in download section).
Visit WordPress.org
Navigate to the WordPress plugin directory as you normally would in your browser.
Enhanced Search
Enjoy powerful new filtering and sorting options automatically added to the page.
Install Plugin
Download and install the WordPress plugin on your site (detailed instructions in download section).
Access Admin Dashboard
Log into your WordPress admin area and navigate to plugin management sections.
Enhanced Plugin Search
Use the advanced filtering and sorting features within your WordPress admin dashboard.
Ready to Transform Your Plugin Search?
Choose your preferred way to enhance the WordPress Plugin Directory - browser extension or WordPress plugin.
Chrome Extension
Adds enhanced search filters directly to wordpress.org/plugins in your browser.
Chrome Extension in action (click to enlarge)
⚠️ Extension Status
This extension is not yet available on the Chrome Web Store and requires manual installation. Chrome may show security warnings for extensions installed outside the store.
Installation Instructions
- Download the extension: Click the download button below or get it from GitHub
- Chrome will show a warning: Click "Keep" if Chrome blocks the download
- Install the extension:
- Open Chrome and go to
chrome://extensions/ - Enable "Developer mode" in the top right
- Drag and drop the downloaded .crx file onto the extensions page
- Click "Add extension" when prompted
- Open Chrome and go to
- Alternative method: If drag-and-drop doesn't work, use "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder
What This Extension Does
- Adds advanced filtering options to the WordPress Plugin Directory
- Provides plugin health scores and ratings
- Enhanced search and sorting capabilities
- Improved user interface for better plugin discovery
Security & Privacy
- This extension only works on wordpress.org/plugins pages
- No data is collected or transmitted to external servers
- All processing happens locally in your browser
- Open source - you can review the code
Troubleshooting
- Installation blocked: Enable "Developer mode" in chrome://extensions/
- Extension not working: Refresh the WordPress plugin directory page
- Still having issues: Try the "Load unpacked" method with the extracted folder
WordPress Plugin
Install directly on your WordPress site to add enhanced search functionality to your admin dashboard.
WordPress Plugin admin interface (click to enlarge)
⚠️ Plugin Status
This plugin has been submitted to the WordPress Plugin Directory but is pending approval. Download and install manually for now.
Installation Instructions
- Download the plugin: Click the download button below or get it from GitHub
- Log into your WordPress admin: Go to your site's wp-admin area
- Install the plugin:
- Navigate to Plugins → Add New
- Click "Upload Plugin" at the top
- Choose the downloaded wppd-filters.zip file
- Click "Install Now"
- Activate: Click "Activate Plugin" to enable the enhanced search features
What This Plugin Does
- Adds enhanced plugin search functionality to your WordPress admin
- Provides plugin health scores and ratings in your dashboard
- Advanced filtering and sorting capabilities for plugin management
- Better plugin discovery tools for developers
Security & Privacy
- Plugin only operates within your WordPress admin area
- No external data transmission - all processing is local
- Follows WordPress security best practices
- Open source - review the code before installation
Plugin Troubleshooting
- Upload failed: Check file size limits in WordPress settings
- Plugin not working: Ensure WordPress version 5.0 or higher
- Features missing: Clear any caching plugins and refresh admin pages
Get in Touch
Built by Terry Arthur
An AI-enhanced developer and human passionate about improving developer workflows and user experiences.
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