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Enhanced WordPress plugin directory filtering with health scores, compatibility status, and advanced search capabilities.
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WordPress Plugin Filter - Advanced Directory Search
Transform your WordPress plugin discovery experience with powerful filtering, sorting, and health scoring tools that help
you find exactly the right plugin for your needs.
WHAT IT DOES
This extension supercharges the WordPress.org plugin directory with professional-grade filtering and analysis tools. Whether
you're a developer, site owner, or WordPress professional, finding quality plugins just became effortless.
Key Features:
• Advanced Filtering - Filter by minimum rating (0-5 stars), active installations (1K-10M+), and last update timeframe
• Plugin Health Score - Comprehensive scoring system evaluating maintenance, compatibility, security, and community metrics•
Smart Sorting - Sort by recently updated, highest rated, most installs, alphabetical, or health score
• Enhanced Search - Works seamlessly with WordPress.org's existing search functionality
• Real-time Results - Instant filtering without page reloads using WordPress.org's official API
• Accessibility Focused - Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support
PERFECT FOR
WordPress Developers - Quickly identify well-maintained, actively supported plugins with robust codebases
Site Owners - Find reliable plugins with proven track records and strong user basesAgencies - Standardize plugin selection
with objective health metrics and filtering criteria
Security Professionals - Focus on recently updated plugins with active maintenance cycles
HOW IT WORKS
Simply install the extension and visit wordpress.org/plugins. The enhanced interface appears automatically with:
1. Filter Controls - Set minimum requirements for rating, installations, and update recency
2. Sort Options - Organize results by the metrics that matter most to you
3. Health Scores - See at-a-glance plugin quality assessments based on multiple factors
4. Pagination - Navigate through filtered results efficiently
5. Search Integration - Works with any search term or category page
PLUGIN HEALTH SCORING
Our proprietary health score algorithm evaluates:
• Maintenance Activity - How recently the plugin was updated
• User Satisfaction - Rating quality and review patterns• Adoption Rate - Installation numbers and growth trends
• Community Support - Developer responsiveness and documentation quality
• Compatibility - WordPress version support and testing status
SECURITY & PRIVACY
• Zero Data Collection - No personal information is stored or transmitted
• Local Processing - All filtering happens in your browser
• WordPress.org Only - Extension only activates on official WordPress.org plugin pages
• API Compliant - Uses WordPress.org's public API responsibly with rate limiting
• No Remote Code - All functionality is self-contained with no external scripts
ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE
Before: Scrolling through hundreds of plugin results, manually checking ratings, installation counts, and update dates
After: Instantly filter to show only 4+ star plugins with 100K+ installs updated within the last year, sorted by health
score
Time Saved: What used to take 30+ minutes of research now takes under 2 minutes
USE CASES
Finding a Caching Plugin:
Filter: 4+ stars, 1M+ installs, updated within 3 months
Result: Only battle-tested, actively maintained caching solutions
Security Plugin Research:Filter: 4.5+ stars, updated within 1 month, sort by health score
Result: Most reliable, current security plugins with proven track records
Development Tools:
Filter: 3+ stars, updated within 6 months, sort by most installs
Result: Popular development plugins with active maintenance
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
The extension integrates naturally with WordPress.org's existing design:
• Matches the native WordPress.org styling
• Responsive design works on all screen sizes
• Maintains all existing functionality while adding powerful new features
• Clean, professional interface that doesn't clutter the page
PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZED
• Lightweight - Minimal impact on page load times
• Cached Results - API responses cached to reduce server load
• Efficient Filtering - Client-side processing for instant results
• Background Updates - Plugin data refreshed intelligently in the background
SAVE TIME & MAKE BETTER DECISIONS
Stop guessing which plugins are worth your time. With objective metrics, health scoring, and powerful filtering, you'll:
• Reduce plugin research time by 90%
• Make more informed plugin selections
• Avoid abandoned or poorly maintained plugins
• Focus on proven, reliable solutions
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Manifest Version: 3 (latest Chrome extension standard)
Permissions: Only wordpress.org and api.wordpress.org (for official plugin data)
Compatibility: Works with all WordPress.org plugin directory pages including search results and category listings
API Usage: Respects WordPress.org rate limits and terms of service
RESPONSIVE DESIGN
Fully optimized for:
• Desktop browsers (Chrome primary)
• Laptop screens
• Tablet browsing
• All common screen resolutions
WHAT'S NEW IN VERSION 2.0
• Complete rewrite for Manifest V3 compliance
• Enhanced health scoring algorithm
• Improved accessibility features• Faster API response handling
• Better error handling and user feedback
• Modern, cleaner interface design
PRO TIPS
1. Use the health score sorting to quickly identify the best overall plugins
2. Filter by "updated within 1 month" for the most current solutions
3. Combine rating and installation filters to find proven winners
4. Check plugins with 4+ stars and 100K+ installs for reliability
5. Use the clear filters button to reset and try different criteria
Transform your WordPress plugin discovery process today. Install the WordPress Plugin Filter extension and experience the
difference professional-grade filtering makes in finding exactly the right plugins for your projects.
Note: This extension enhances the existing WordPress.org plugin directory and requires an active internet connection to
fetch plugin data from WordPress.org's official API.
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2025 WordPress Plugin Filter Extension. Designed for WordPress professionals who value efficiency and quality.