# WP Editor search replace

> WP Editor search replace has 10+ active installs and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Editor search replace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Adds control to search and replace in WordPress editor**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,646
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+20.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 12, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** 
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** xaraartech (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/xaraartech/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-editor-search-replace/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Adds control to search and replace in WordPress editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/adds-control-to-search-and-replace-in-wordpress-editor/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Adds control to search and replace in WordPress editor | >100 | 1,538 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Editor search replace free?
Yes. WP Editor search replace is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Editor search replace safe to use in 2026?
WP Editor search replace shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Editor search replace?
WP Editor search replace is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,646 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Editor search replace work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Editor search replace is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Editor search replace last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on January 12, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Editor search replace?
WP Editor search replace is developed and maintained by xaraartech.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-editor-search-replace/ · Generated 2026-10-11 21:38 UTC by PageForge