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Modular DS vs SearchWP

Modular DS wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureModular DSSearchWP
Our score7.8/10Not rated
Starts at€16/month$99/year
Free versionNoNo
Refund window15 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs––
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorModular DSSearchWP
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Modular DS if…

  • Agencies managing many client WordPress sites
  • Freelancers who maintain several sites
Modular DS reviewVisit Modular DS (opens in a new tab)

Choose SearchWP if…

  • Online stores that need better product search
  • Sites with custom post types or custom fields
SearchWP reviewVisit SearchWP (opens in a new tab)

Features

Modular DS

  • Safe updates
  • Backups
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Security analysis
  • Client reports
  • White label plugin

SearchWP

  • Custom result ordering
  • Custom fields and taxonomies
  • WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads search
  • Live AJAX search results
  • PDF and office document search
  • Search metrics and statistics

Pros and cons

Modular DS

  • Central dashboard for updates, backups and uptime across many sites
  • Trustpilot reviewers rate it highly on average
  • Includes a 14-day free trial
  • White label option for agencies on every plan
  • Subscription pricing with no free version
  • A critical flaw in the Modular DS plugin (CVE-2026-23550) was reported as actively exploited in January 2026
  • Backup storage and check frequency depend on the plan

SearchWP

  • Searches custom fields, taxonomies and custom post types
  • Works with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
  • Unlimited search queries on every plan
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • No free version
  • Only annual subscriptions are offered
  • Priority support starts at the Pro plan

Pricing plans

Modular DS

  • FreelanceStarts here

    €16/month

    10 sites

    • Weekly backups
    • 25 GB backup storage
    • Uptime monitor with 15-minute interval

  • Starter

    €34/month

    35 sites

    • Backups every 24 hours
    • 100 GB backup storage
    • Uptime monitor with 5-minute interval

  • Business

    €59/month

    75 sites

    • Backups every 24 hours
    • 250 GB backup storage
    • Discord and Slack notifications

SearchWP

  • StandardStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited search queries
    • Unlimited search engines
    • Standard support

  • Pro

    $199/year

    3 sites

    • Everything in Standard
    • Priority support
    • Built for sites that sell products

  • All Access Bundle

    $399/year

    100 sites

    • Includes SearchWP and WPFilters
    • Unlimited WPFilters queries
    • Unlimited WPFilters elements

Modular DS vs SearchWP questions

Is Modular DS better than SearchWP?

On our comparison Modular DS comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Modular DS or SearchWP?

Modular DS starts at €16/month and SearchWP starts at $99/year.

Can I get Modular DS or SearchWP cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

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