Description

The WordPress Database Search & Replace performs bulk searches and replacements directly in the WordPress database tables, scanning serialized fields without corrupting serialized arrays or PHP objects. It is designed for anyone migrating sites between domains, swapping old URLs after switching to HTTPS, or needing to update image paths, texts, and internal references scattered across posts, options, and metadata in a single, panel-controlled operation.

Key Features of the WordPress Database Search & Replace

  • Search in database tables
    Scans the content of all WordPress tables looking for the specified term.
  • Bulk replacement
    Replaces the found term with the new value across all selected records at once.
  • Support for serialized data
    Handles serialized PHP arrays and objects without breaking the structure stored in the database.
  • Selection of specific tables
    Lets you choose which tables are included in the operation or apply it to all at the same time.
  • Simulation mode
    Shows a preview of changes before saving any updates to the real database.

Benefits of the WordPress Database Search & Replace

  • Simplified domain migration
    Replaces old URLs with new ones in a few clicks, without manually editing SQL.
  • Time savings for maintenance
    Gets done in minutes tasks that would take hours in phpMyAdmin or via the command line.
  • Safety in changes
    The preview mode reduces the risk of saving unwanted database changes.
  • Operation within the dashboard
    No need for server access or external tools to adjust sensitive site data.

Who Is the WordPress Database Search & Replace For?

  • Anyone migrating WordPress sites between domains, staging, and production environments.
  • You who need to swap URLs after moving from HTTP to HTTPS or changing the permalink structure.
  • Anyone managing multiple sites and looking for a fast way to update references spread across the database.
  • Developers and agencies delivering finished projects on different servers than those used during development.

How to Download the WordPress Database Search & Replace

The WordPress Database Search & Replace is available for download here on Ultrapack. After downloading the .zip file, install it in Plugins, Add New, Upload plugin, select the file, and activate it. After activation, the feature appears in the WordPress admin menu, ready to run searches and replacements in the database.

Working with the WordPress database usually requires direct SQL commands or access to phpMyAdmin, slow and risky workflows when there is serialized data. The WordPress Database Search & Replace brings this operation into the admin dashboard, with proper serialization handling and a preview of changes, reducing the time spent on adjustments that previously depended on technical intervention on the server.

Frequently asked questions

Is WordPress Database Search & Replace GPL-licensed?

Yes. WordPress Database Search & Replace is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License). You may legally use, modify and redistribute it on as many sites as you want.

Can I use WordPress Database Search & Replace on multiple sites?

Yes. You can install WordPress Database Search & Replace on as many sites as you want. Only automatic updates through Ultrapack Auto Updater have a limit: from 3 to 80 sites, depending on the plan.

How much does WordPress Database Search & Replace cost at Ultrapack?

WordPress Database Search & Replace costs US$2.99 as a single purchase, and it is also included in the subscription plans starting at US$12/mo (VIP I).

Does WordPress Database Search & Replace include updates?

Yes. The current version of WordPress Database Search & Replace is 0.2.0, published at Ultrapack on Feb 15, 2019. Subscribers update straight from the WordPress dashboard with UAU (Ultrapack Auto Updater).

Is WordPress Database Search & Replace scanned before publication?

Yes. Every version of WordPress Database Search & Replace goes through a malware scan (ClamAV and YARA rules, at UltraHub) before it is published.