# Text Replace

> Text Replace has 3K+ active installs, a 4.4/5 rating from 18 reviews and 194 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 38/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Text Replace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to easily define text or HTML that should be used in your posts in place of words or phrases that are actually present in the posts. This is a handy technique for creating shortcuts to common…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 3K+
- **Total downloads:** 81,217
- **Downloads (30 days):** 194 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.4/5 from 18 reviews
- **Health score:** 38/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 4.0
- **Last updated:** Jul 12, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Scott Reilly (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/coffee2code/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/text-replace/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [coffee2code](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/coffee2code/) | #4 | 23 |
| [replace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/replace/) | #10 | 65 |
| [shortcut](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcut/) | #2 | 22 |
| [substitution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/substitution/) | #1 | 1 |
| [text](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/text/) | #4 | 151 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| coffee2code | #35 | 65 |
| replace | >100 | 8,049 |
| shortcut | >100 | 1,168 |
| substitution | #46 | 118 |
| text | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 4.0: 92.8%
- Other: 7.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Disable Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-search/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (16) | Apr 14, 2025 | 51/100 |
| 2 | [Configure SMTP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/configure-smtp/) | 6K+ | 4.9/5 (45) | Jul 22, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 3 | [One Click Close Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-close-comments/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (10) | Apr 17, 2025 | 50/100 |
| 5 | [Duplicate Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/duplicate-widget/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (12) | Nov 28, 2017 | 36/100 |
| 6 | [Force Admin Color Scheme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/force-admin-color-scheme/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 17, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 7 | [Single Category Permalink](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/single-category-permalink/) | 400+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 29, 2021 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Hide Broken Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-broken-shortcodes/) | 400+ | 4.5/5 (10) | May 6, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 9 | [Years Ago Today](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/years-ago-today/) | 100+ | 5/5 (6) | Jun 5, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Directory Listings](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-directory-listings/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2011 | 32/100 |
| 11 | [Random File](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/random-file/) | 80+ | 5/5 (1) | Apr 8, 2025 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Text Replace safe to use in 2026?
Text Replace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 3K+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Text Replace?
Text Replace is active on 3K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 81,217 times since it launched in December 2004. It was downloaded 194 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Text Replace work with WordPress 7.1?
Text Replace is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Text Replace last updated?
The latest version, 4.0, was released on July 12, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Text Replace?
Text Replace is developed and maintained by Scott Reilly.

### What are the best alternatives to Text Replace?
The most popular alternatives to Text Replace are Disable Search (30K+ installs), Configure SMTP (6K+ installs) and One Click Close Comments (5K+ installs).


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