# Search and Replace

> Search and Replace has 9K+ active installs, a 3.1/5 rating from 23 reviews and 906 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 65/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Search and Replace is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 9K+ sites, is rated 3.1/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

**Search and replace content into pages and posts**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 9K+
- **Total downloads:** 212,612
- **Downloads (30 days):** 906 (-5.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.1/5 from 23 reviews
- **Health score:** 65/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.36
- **Last updated:** Aug 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** manu225 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/manu225/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/search-replace/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [find](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/find/) | #2 | 21 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | #16 | 491 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | #21 | 1,207 |
| [replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace/) | #8 | 65 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | #21 | 580 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| find | #41 | 10,000 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| replace | #6 | 8,089 |
| search | #33 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.36: 81.1%
- 1.35: 8.9%
- Other: 10%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [String locator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/string-locator/) | 100K+ | 4.6/5 (125) | Jan 15, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [Find My Blocks – Locate blocks on your site](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/find-my-blocks/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (51) | Nov 13, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 4 | [CM Search And Replace – Optimize content edits with a powerful search and replace tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cm-on-demand-search-and-replace/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (15) | May 23, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [Find And Replace Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/find-and-replace-text/) | 400+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 29, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Sigma Search & Replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sigma-search-replace/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 20, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Find Function/Class](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/find-function/) | 80+ | 5/5 (2) | Feb 14, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 8 | [Shortcodes In Use](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-in-use/) | 80+ | 5/5 (8) | Jan 26, 2016 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [Blocks Scanner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/blocks-scanner/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 29, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 10 | [BEA – Media Analytics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bea-media-analytics/) | 40+ | 4.3/5 (3) | Nov 2, 2023 | 29/100 |
| 11 | [Text Swap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/text-swap/) | 10+ | — | Jan 21, 2025 | 26/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Search and Replace safe to use in 2026?
Search and Replace is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 9K+ sites, is rated 3.1/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 65/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Search and Replace?
Search and Replace is active on 9K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 212,612 times since it launched in February 2016. It was downloaded 906 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Search and Replace work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Search and Replace up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 3.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Search and Replace need?
Search and 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 and Replace last updated?
The latest version, 1.36, was released on August 15, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Search and Replace?
Search and Replace is developed and maintained by manu225.

### What are the best alternatives to Search and Replace?
The most popular alternatives to Search and Replace are String locator (100K+ installs), Find My Blocks (4K+ installs) and CM Search And Replace (2K+ installs).


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