Search Regex vs Database Anonymization Free Edition (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Search Regex

Search Regex

4.7(97)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Database Anonymization Free Edition

Database Anonymization Free Edition

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Database Anonymization Free Edition has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Search Regex leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search Regex has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Database Anonymization Free Edition has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Search Regex
Database Anonymization Free Edition5/5
Total Reviews
97Search Regex
Database Anonymization Free Edition1
Active Installs
100K+Search Regex
Database Anonymization Free Edition10
Total Downloads
2.4M+Search Regex
Database Anonymization Free Edition1.3K+
Support Resolution
0%Search Regex
Database Anonymization Free EditionN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSearch Regex
Database Anonymization Free Edition11 months ago
First Released
2007Search Regex
Database Anonymization Free Edition2023
Age
19 yearsSearch Regex
Database Anonymization Free Edition3 years
WP Requires
6.5+Search Regex
Database Anonymization Free Edition6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Search Regex
Database Anonymization Free Edition7.4+
Business Model
FreeSearch Regex
Database Anonymization Free EditionFree
Latest Version
3.4.1Search Regex
Database Anonymization Free Edition2.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Search Regex

4.7/5(97 reviews)
5
86%
4
7%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%

Database Anonymization Free Edition

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Search Regex Reviews

by hakuna4matata

Handy for search-and-replace, but “Delete Matches” is dangerous

This plugin does a great job when you just want to find and replace text across your site. The interface is clear, the regex support works well, and the preview feature is very useful. However, the

by humananimal

Amazing

Dear John, you are so GODLEY!! thank you for this wonderful super helpful plugin! May I buy you a ticket to Disneyland?? 😉

by kelson

Incredibly powerful!

Incredibly powerful search tool for your dashboard, especially useful if, for example, you’ve moved to a new server (or a new site structure), or someone’s changed their name, or any other reason you

Database Anonymization Free Edition Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search Regex or Database Anonymization Free Edition more popular?
Search Regex has 100K+ active installations while Database Anonymization Free Edition has 10. Search Regex is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search Regex or Database Anonymization Free Edition?
Search Regex has a 4.7/5 rating from 97 reviews, while Database Anonymization Free Edition has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Search Regex and Database Anonymization Free Edition free?
Search Regex is free and Database Anonymization Free Edition is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search Regex or Database Anonymization Free Edition?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Search Regex was last updated 1 month ago and Database Anonymization Free Edition was last updated 11 months ago.

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