# Best Regex Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 12 regex plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Search Regex, Advanced Custom Fields: Val…, Regex Textfield: Gravityfor….

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Search Regex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-regex/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (101) | Aug 29, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Validated Field](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/validated-field-for-acf/) | 100+ | 4.5/5 (22) | Aug 19, 2015 | 40/100 |
| 3 | [Regex Textfield: Gravityforms Add-on](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/regex-textfield-gravityforms-add-on/) | 80+ | — | Sep 21, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [Make Clickable Tweet](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/make-clickable-tweet/) | 20+ | — | Apr 4, 2012 | 24/100 |
| 5 | [Jessore Find & Replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jessore-find-replace/) | 10+ | — | Sep 3, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 6 | [HTML Regex Replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/html-regex-replace/) | 10+ | — | Jan 19, 2012 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Regex Validation for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/regex-validation-for-gravity-forms/) | 10+ | — | Jun 12, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 8 | [Flux Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flux-redirect/) | <10 | — | Jul 22, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 9 | [Hide/Remove Text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hideremove-text/) | <10 | 5/5 (2) | Apr 14, 2020 | 28/100 |
| 10 | [Webidextrous Time Delayed Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webidextrous-time-delayed-redirects/) | <10 | — | Oct 27, 2025 | 36/100 |
| 11 | [ZA Redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/za-redirects/) | <10 | — | Apr 26, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 12 | [Spam Slayer for Gravity Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spam-slayer-for-gravity-forms/) | <10 | — | Jun 14, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular regex plugin for WordPress?
Search Regex is the most popular regex plugin with 100K+ active installs and a 4.7/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many regex plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 12 plugins tagged “regex” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which regex plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Search Regex has the highest rating at 4.7/5 from 101 reviews.

### Are these regex plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 12 regex plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/regex/ · Generated 2026-10-05 05:51 UTC by PageForge