# HTML Regex Replace

> HTML Regex Replace has 10+ active installs and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTML Regex Replace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**HTML Regex Replace use find&replace mechanism based on regexp for your posts/pages. Plugin finds html or text using regular expressions and replaces it with predefined ‘New string’. Unlimited replacement rules. You can…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,853
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+71% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 19, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nick Lugovskoy (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lugovskoy/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/html-regex-replace/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [html](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/html/) | #87 | 182 |
| [regex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/regex/) | #6 | 12 |
| [regexp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/regexp/) | #1 | 1 |
| [replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace/) | #32 | 65 |
| [wysiwyg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wysiwyg/) | #46 | 68 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| html | >100 | 10,000 |
| regex | >100 | 852 |
| regexp | #66 | 74 |
| replace | >100 | 8,386 |
| wysiwyg | >100 | 790 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Shortcoder — Create Shortcodes for Anything](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcoder/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (227) | Sep 14, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 2 | [Mammoth .docx converter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mammoth-docx-converter/) | 20K+ | 4.8/5 (62) | Mar 12, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 3 | [Code Embed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-embed-code/) | 10K+ | 4.4/5 (45) | Aug 21, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 4 | [Raw HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/raw-html/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (33) | Nov 11, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Minify HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/minify-html-markup/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (33) | Mar 18, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 6 | [WP Super Minify • Minify, Compress and Cache HTML, CSS & JavaScript](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-super-minify/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (72) | Aug 21, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Allow HTML in Category Descriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/allow-html-in-category-descriptions/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (41) | Mar 5, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 8 | [Custom HTML Block Extension](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-html-block-extension/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (13) | Jul 26, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 9 | [Code Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/code-widget/) | 3K+ | 4.9/5 (35) | Jun 11, 2022 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Preserved HTML Editor Markup Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/preserved-html-editor-markup-plus/) | 3K+ | 4.2/5 (36) | Dec 11, 2019 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTML Regex Replace free?
Yes. HTML Regex Replace is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HTML Regex Replace safe to use in 2026?
HTML Regex Replace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTML Regex Replace?
HTML Regex Replace is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,853 times since it launched in January 2012. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTML Regex Replace work with WordPress 7.1?
HTML Regex Replace is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was HTML Regex Replace last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on January 19, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes HTML Regex Replace?
HTML Regex Replace is developed and maintained by Nick Lugovskoy.

### What are the best alternatives to HTML Regex Replace?
The most popular alternatives to HTML Regex Replace are Shortcoder (100K+ installs), Mammoth .docx converter (20K+ installs) and Code Embed (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html-regex-replace/ · Generated 2026-10-05 09:46 UTC by PageForge