[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #3963: Plugin names have too little "weight" in the search algorithm

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#3963: Plugin names have too little "weight" in the search algorithm
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 Reporter:  littlebizzy       |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement       |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal            |   Milestone:
Component:  Plugin Directory  |  Resolution:
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Comment (by tellyworth):

 Names are highly rated. `disable-gutenberg` is number one in the search
 results for me:

 https://wordpress.org/plugins/search/disable+gutenberg/

 It's a relatively new plugin, that may have had something to do with it.
 AFAIK nothing has changed there, we didn't bump it up in response to your
 ticket.

 `custom-functions-littlebizzy` is on the first page, 4th from the top.
 Again it's a new plugin, it might simply have taken some time to bubble to
 the top.

 Ratings are given relatively little weight in the search algorithm, and
 reviews don't make a difference. Text (names and descriptions) are the
 most important factors. Things like the active install count, tested-up-
 to, recency, and support thread responses are more important.

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