Description
At a glance
Search Exclude v2.6.6 is a free WordPress plugin with 50K+ active installs, 4.8/5 rating from 217 reviews, updated August 24, 2026, requires WordPress 4.7+ & PHP 5.6+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
With this plugin you can exclude any page, post or whatever from the WordPress search results by checking off the corresponding checkbox on post/page edit page.
Supports quick and bulk edit.
On the plugin settings page you can also see the list of all the items that are hidden from search.
Presentation
Frequently asked questions
What is Search Exclude?
Search Exclude is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 2.6.6. It is active on over 50K websites.
Is Search Exclude free to download?
Yes — Search Exclude 2.6.6 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.8 out of 5 based on 217 reviews.
How do I install Search Exclude 2.6.6?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Search Exclude?
Search Exclude 2.6.6 requires WordPress 4.7 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Search Exclude last updated?
Version 2.6.6 was last updated on August 24, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Search Exclude download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2.6.6
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.6.6 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 24, 2026 |
| Active installs | 50,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (217 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 or higher |
| Author | quadlayers |
| Tags | exclude-page, exclude-post, search, search-exclude, wordpress-search |
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