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Search & Replace vs HLC_sql_window (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
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VS
HLC_sql_window

HLC_sql_window

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View HLC_sql_window

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 HLC_sql_window has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Search & Replace
◄
HLC_sql_windowN/A
Total Reviews
282Search & Replace
◄
HLC_sql_window0
Active Installs
100K+Search & Replace
◄
HLC_sql_window10
Total Downloads
3.2M+Search & Replace
◄
HLC_sql_window1.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ASearch & Replace
HLC_sql_windowN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSearch & Replace
◄
HLC_sql_window9 years ago
First Released
2007Search & Replace
HLC_sql_window2015
Age
19 yearsSearch & Replace
HLC_sql_window11 years
WP Requires
4.0+Search & Replace
HLC_sql_window3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Search & Replace
HLC_sql_windowfalse+
Business Model
FreeSearch & Replace
HLC_sql_windowFree
Latest Version
3.2.3Search & Replace
HLC_sql_window1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Search & Replace

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

HLC_sql_window

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

HLC_sql_window Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search & Replace or HLC_sql_window more popular?
Search & Replace has 100K+ active installations while HLC_sql_window has 10. Search & Replace is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search & Replace or HLC_sql_window?
Search & Replace has a 4.3/5 rating from 282 reviews, while HLC_sql_window has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Search & Replace and HLC_sql_window free?
Search & Replace is free and HLC_sql_window is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search & Replace or HLC_sql_window?
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 HLC_sql_window was last updated 9 years ago.

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