Search & Replace vs Heat Map Graph (2026)

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

Search & Replace

Search & Replace

4.3(282)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Search & Replace
VS
Heat Map Graph

Heat Map Graph

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
View Heat Map Graph

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Search & Replace has a higher user rating (4.3/5 from 282 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search & Replace has accumulated 3.2M+ total downloads while Heat Map Graph has 241.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Search & Replace
Heat Map GraphN/A
Total Reviews
282Search & Replace
Heat Map Graph0
Active Installs
100K+Search & Replace
Heat Map Graph10
Total Downloads
3.2M+Search & Replace
Heat Map Graph241
Support Resolution
N/ASearch & Replace
Heat Map GraphN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSearch & Replace
Heat Map Graph7 months ago
First Released
2007Search & Replace
Heat Map Graph2025
Age
19 yearsSearch & Replace
Heat Map Graph1 year
WP Requires
4.0+Search & Replace
Heat Map Graph6.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Search & Replace
Heat Map Graphfalse+
Business Model
FreeSearch & Replace
Heat Map GraphFree
Latest Version
3.2.3Search & Replace
Heat Map Graph1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Search & Replace

4.3/5(282 reviews)
5
75%
4
6%
3
5%
2
4%
1
11%

Heat Map Graph

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

Recent Reviews

Search & Replace Reviews

by pmheart6

It still works great

I changed my url, 12 tables with 58 entries . While not a big site, but it was nice. it says not tested in the last 3 versions of WP. Welp, it works in php8.2x and WP 6.8.2

by Denny Müller

Works fine when changing the domain

I have used this plugin several times for different webpages. Especially when the webpage was moved to other domain. It works fine. Before replace, it’s possible to test and check the results. H

by Artneo

Bulk edits to the database

[Update 12/26/24] I tried using the bulk “CSV Format Search/Replace” feature, but it seems only the latest replacement string is applied. I’ll now try another method, such as using the WP-CLI.—This pl

Heat Map Graph Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search & Replace or Heat Map Graph more popular?
Search & Replace has 100K+ active installations while Heat Map Graph has 10. Search & Replace is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search & Replace or Heat Map Graph?
Search & Replace has a 4.3/5 rating from 282 reviews, while Heat Map Graph has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Search & Replace and Heat Map Graph free?
Search & Replace is free and Heat Map Graph is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search & Replace or Heat Map Graph?
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 & Replace was last updated 1 year ago and Heat Map Graph was last updated 7 months ago.

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