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title: "Is the SmartSearchWP plugin license a one-off purchase or does it have to be renewed every year?"
description: "This is an FAQ answer for the [Wordpress plugin chatGPT SmartSearchWP](https://www.smartsearchwp.com/en/). The SmartSearchWP plugin license is based on an **annual subscription**, which means it must be **renewed each year** to continue to benefit from updates, technical support and new features.…"
url: "https://www.smartsearchwp.com/en/docs/is-the-smartsearchwp-plugin-license-a-one-off-purchase-or-does-it-have-to-be-renewed-every-year/"
updated: "2026-02-10"
category: General
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# Is the SmartSearchWP plugin license a one-off purchase or does it have to be renewed every year?

This is an FAQ answer for the [Wordpress plugin chatGPT SmartSearchWP](https://www.smartsearchwp.com/en/).

The SmartSearchWP plugin license is based on an **annual subscription**, which means it must be **renewed each year** to continue to benefit from updates, technical support and new features. This approach ensures that the plugin remains secure, compatible with new versions of WordPress and continually improves its performance.