String Replacer
Replace any string visible to site visitors or found in outgoing emails—titles, content, footers, and more. Comes with a dynamic admin interface.
Use with caution
String Replacer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where String Replacer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin tool | >100 |
| content filter | >100 |
| email filter | >100 |
| string replace | #6 |
| translation | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About String Replacer
From the official readme · v1.4.3Description
String Replacer lets you define pairs of strings to search and replace across your WordPress site — including content, post titles, footer text, and outgoing emails. It works instantly and includes a simple admin interface for managing replacements.
Features
- Replace strings in:
- Post titles
- Post content
- Site-wide output (e.g., footer, widgets, etc.)
- Outgoing emails (
wp_mail())
- Simple admin UI with:
- Add/remove rows
- Live search
- Pagination
- Replaces email addresses and works inside
mailto:links - Preserves leading and trailing spaces in replacement strings
- Supports multilingual and branding replacement use cases
- Fully local, compliant with WordPress plugin guidelines
Usage
- In the admin screen, add one or more rows:
- “Original String” (e.g.,
Hello) - “Replacement String” (e.g.,
Bonjour)
- “Original String” (e.g.,
- Save your changes.
- The plugin will handle replacements in frontend output and emails automatically.
Examples
- Replace
support@oldsite.com→help@newbrand.com - Replace
Hello→Bonjour - Replace
ACME Inc.→NewCorp - Replace
"Hello "(with a space) →"Hi "(space preserved)
Filters & Extensibility
This plugin hooks into:
– the_title and the_content
– template_redirect output buffering
– wp_mail filter (subject, message, and headers)
Developers can use STRIRE_replace_strings( $text ) to apply replacements manually in custom contexts.
Author
Created by Ionut Baldazar
GitHub: https://github.com/baiatulutata
Email: baiatulutata@woomag.ro
Installation
- Upload the plugin to
/wp-content/plugins/, or install via the WordPress Plugin Directory. - Activate it via the ‘Plugins’ screen.
- Navigate to Settings → String Replacer to add your string pairs.
Frequently asked questions
Will it work with custom post types or WooCommerce?
Yes, any output that uses the_title or the_content filters, or appears in final HTML output, will be processed. This includes many plugins.
Will it replace strings in dynamic JavaScript or AJAX responses?
No, it only replaces visible strings rendered in HTML or passed through known filters.
Changelog
1.4.2
- Added support for preserving leading/trailing whitespace in string replacements
- Improved sanitization logic using
wp_unslash() - Updated plugin description and feature list
1.4.1
- Changed contact information in readme files
1.4
- Various fixes to get the plugin approved in the directory
1.3
- Fixed Out of Date Libraries
- Allowing Direct File Access to plugin files
1.2
- Added
wp_mailsupport for replacing strings in emails - Added search, pagination, and better sanitization in the admin grid
- Localized all scripts and removed CDN dependencies for WP.org compliance
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FAQ
String Replacer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is String Replacer free?
Yes. String Replacer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is String Replacer safe to use in 2026?
String Replacer works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.
How many websites use String Replacer?
String Replacer is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,506 times since it launched in June 2025. It was downloaded 105 times in the last 30 days.
Does String Replacer work with WordPress 7.1?
String Replacer is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does String Replacer need?
String Replacer requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was String Replacer last updated?
The latest version, 1.4.3, was released on December 8, 2025 (10 months ago).
Who makes String Replacer?
String Replacer is developed and maintained by BaiatuLuTata.
What are the best alternatives to String Replacer?
The most popular alternatives to String Replacer are Pagelog (10+ installs), Server Information (10+ installs) and Temporary Login by Softfix (<10 installs).
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