# Search & Replace

> Search & Replace has 100K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 283 reviews and 4.3K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Search & Replace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**With Search & Replace you can search for everything and replace this with everything but before you do this you can easily create a simple database backup and restore it.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** #361 of 69,566 plugins
- **Active installs:** 100K+
- **Total downloads:** 3,209,277
- **Downloads (30 days):** 4,322 (-13.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 283 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.2.3
- **Last updated:** Aug 26, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.5.12
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP Media (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wp_media/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/search-and-replace/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/import/) | #4 | 390 |
| [migrate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/migrate/) | #6 | 63 |
| [replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace/) | #3 | 65 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | #3 | 580 |
| [sql](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sql/) | #1 | 36 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| import | >100 | 7,240 |
| migrate | >100 | 1,834 |
| replace | #52 | 8,089 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |
| sql | >100 | 2,324 |

## Version adoption

- 3.2: 93.9%
- Other: 6.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-demo-import/) | 1M+ | 4.3/5 (79) | Apr 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Widget Importer & Exporter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/widget-importer-exporter/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (117) | May 23, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Customizer Export/Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/customizer-export-import/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (115) | Jun 16, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Import / Export Customizer Settings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/astra-import-export/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (6) | Aug 24, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Media Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-sync/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (86) | Aug 15, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [WP Import Export Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-import-export-lite/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (113) | Sep 12, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [aThemes Starter Sites](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/athemes-starter-sites/) | 40K+ | 2/5 (2) | Aug 6, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 10 | [Rara One Click Demo Import](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rara-one-click-demo-import/) | 20K+ | 2.7/5 (7) | Sep 9, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 11 | [Demo Importer Plus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/demo-importer-plus/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 27, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Search & Replace safe to use in 2026?
Search & Replace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Search & Replace?
Search & Replace is active on 100K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,209,277 times since it launched in May 2007. It was downloaded 4,322 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Search & Replace work with WordPress 7.1?
Search & Replace is officially tested up to WordPress 6.5.12, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Search & Replace need?
Search & Replace requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Search & Replace last updated?
The latest version, 3.2.3, was released on August 26, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Search & Replace?
Search & Replace is developed and maintained by WP Media.

### What are the best alternatives to Search & Replace?
The most popular alternatives to Search & Replace are One Click Demo Import (1M+ installs), Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+ installs) and Customizer Export/Import (100K+ installs).


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