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Sitelinks Search Box

By apasionados

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Sitelinks Search Box Review - In-Depth Analysis

Adds JSON-LD schema.org markup for the Google Sitelinks Search Box on the homepage.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 6+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin adds the JSON-LD schema.org markup for the Google Sitelinks Search Box on the homepage.

The sitelinks search box allows users to search your site directly from Google search results, eliminating the need to click through to your site first.

However, please note that Google no longer supports this feature as of November 2024, and the plugin is no longer necessary.

If you have the WordPress SEO by Yoast version 1.6 or newer, this feature is already included, and you do not need this plugin.

Comparing to Alternatives

Sitelinks Search Box has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique choice for users seeking this specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward implementation of schema markup
Lightweight plugin with no known security vulnerabilities
Highly rated with perfect user satisfaction
No cost as it does not have a pro version
Clear and correct code examples provided by users

Weaknesses

Feature deprecated by Google since November 2024
No longer supported in Google search results
Plugin should not be installed for new projects
Lack of updates due to deprecation

User Sentiment Analysis

All user ratings are 5 stars, indicating strong satisfaction among existing users despite the plugin's deprecation.

Positive highlights

'Great plugin' - eltib
'Correct way to put this code' - Mike Speed
'Highly rated with perfect user satisfaction' - general consensus

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Plugin and feature deprecated by Google, limiting its usefulness
No longer appears in search engine results pages
Users advised not to install due to deprecation

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need to implement the Sitelinks Search Box schema on legacy sites or for historical purposes.

Not ideal for

Anyone looking to improve search visibility with this feature, as Google no longer supports it and the plugin is deprecated.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full functionality to add Sitelinks Search Box schema markup without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Sitelinks Search Box is a well-rated and simple plugin that effectively implements schema markup for the Sitelinks Search Box feature. However, since Google deprecated support for this schema in November 2024, its practical value is now limited.

Users should avoid installing this plugin for new projects and consider alternative SEO strategies. It remains useful only for legacy implementations or specific use cases where the schema is still relevant.