Better Search Replace is a free WordPress plugin by WP Engine with 1M+ active installs, ranked #40 among the most popular WordPress plugins today. It is rated 4.3/5 from 546 reviews and has been downloaded 19M times. The latest version 1.4.11 was released on August 25, 2026.
1M+Active installs0.39% of tracked installs
#40RankPeak #40
4,355Downloads / dayprev 6,582
10.9K7-day downloads
19MAll-time downloads
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Highlights
- Ranks in the top 9.6% of all tracked plugins.
- Currently at its all-time best position.
- Last updated 2 months ago.
- Next install milestone: next 2M+.
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Monthly readings
| Month | Rank | Change |
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| November 2026 | #40 | ▬ |
| October 2026 | #40 | — |
Monthly readings
| Month | Installs | Change |
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| November 2026 | 1M | — |
| October 2026 | 1M | — |
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- Author
- WP Engine
- Version
- 1.4.11
- Last updated
- August 25, 2026
- Added
- January 6, 2015
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- First tracked
- October 30, 2026
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Description
A simple plugin to update URLs or other text in a database.
FAQ
How many sites use Better Search Replace?
Better Search Replace has 1M+ active installs according to WordPress.org.
How popular is Better Search Replace?
It is currently ranked #40 among tracked plugins, with a peak of #40.
When was Better Search Replace last updated?
The latest version (1.4.11) was released on August 25, 2026.
Who develops Better Search Replace?
Better Search Replace is developed by WP Engine.
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