# searchReplace

> searchReplace has 20+ active installs and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 27/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** searchReplace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

**SearchReplace checks for and replaces content in your posts, pages and/or comments. Fully configurable.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 4,819
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+45.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 27/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 31, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Joost (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jberculo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/searchreplace/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/comments/) | >100 | 1,015 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,117 |
| [regular expression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/regular-expression/) | #2 | 2 |
| [replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace/) | #28 | 65 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 589 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| comments | >100 | 8,939 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| regular expression | #78 | 381 |
| replace | >100 | 8,510 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 57.7%
- 1.1: 42.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/akismet/) | 5M+ | 4.7/5 (1,187) | Aug 18, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Comments – Remove Comments & Stop Spam [Multi-Site Support]](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (281) | Sep 1, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Antispam Bee](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/antispam-bee/) | 700K+ | 4.8/5 (226) | Aug 23, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Gravatar Enhanced – Avatars, Profiles, and Privacy](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gravatar-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (3) | Mar 17, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Disable Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-comments-rb/) | 100K+ | 3.8/5 (25) | Sep 25, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 6 | [Disqus Comment System](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disqus-comment-system/) | 30K+ | 2.7/5 (219) | Sep 23, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 7 | [Cookies for Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cookies-for-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (18) | Jun 4, 2019 | 42/100 |
| 8 | [Throws SPAM Away](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/throws-spam-away/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 26, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 9 | [Native PHP Sessions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-native-php-sessions/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (16) | Dec 4, 2025 | 46/100 |
| 10 | [No Page Comment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/no-page-comment/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (22) | Nov 17, 2025 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is searchReplace safe to use in 2026?
searchReplace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use searchReplace?
searchReplace is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,819 times since it launched in May 2010. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does searchReplace work with WordPress 7.1?
searchReplace is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was searchReplace last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on December 31, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes searchReplace?
searchReplace is developed and maintained by Joost.

### What are the best alternatives to searchReplace?
The most popular alternatives to searchReplace are Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Pro… (5M+ installs), Disable Comments (1M+ installs) and Antispam Bee (700K+ installs).


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