Better Search Replace Plugin Discontinued on WP Org: Seeking Alternatives

One response to “Better Search Replace plugin closed on WP ORG. Any alternative?”

1. It’s unfortunate to hear about the closure of the “Better Search Replace” plugin on the WordPress.org repository, as it has been a widely used tool for making database changes efficiently. Fortunately, there are alternatives and potential solutions to continue managing your WordPress database tasks. Here’s a breakdown of your options:

   Alternatives to Better Search Replace

   1. Search & Replace
      WordPress.org/plugins/search-and-replace/” rel=”nofollow ugc”>Search & Replace is a popular alternative to Better Search Replace. This plugin offers robust search and replace functionalities in your WordPress database and features a full database export and backup before any replacement action. It supports serialized data, which is essential for the smooth operation of WordPress plugins and themes.

   2. Real-Time Find and Replace
      Real-Time Find and Replace gives you a different approach by allowing you to set up rules for content transformation on the fly without changing the database directly. It’s a non-invasive alternative if your use-case is front-end focused.

   3. WP Migrate DB
      WP Migrate DB allows you to export your database as a MySQL data dump. The plugin automatically handles serialized data during the search and replace operations. Although its primary purpose is database migration, it can be adapted for regular search and replace tasks.

   4. Velvet Blues Update URLs
      Velvet Blues Update URLs is handy if you need to update URLs after a site move. It doesn’t offer the full search and replace functionality but can be useful for URL-specific updates.

   Accessing an Older Version of Better Search Replace

   If you prefer to stick with Better Search Replace and you’re familiar with the potential security risks of using outdated plugins, you could consider downloading an older version:

   • From a Backup: If you have backups of your WordPress site, you might already have a version of the plugin within your files.
   • WordPress Plugin Repository Archive: Sometimes the WordPress Subversion (SVN) repository retains older versions of plugins. While you can’t directly download from the plugin page, you may attempt accessing it through the SVN URL, such as https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/better-search-replace and explore its tags directory for older versions.

   Ensure you test any older version extensively on a local or staging

   Reply