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Search & Replace vs KJ DB Downloader (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
KJ DB Downloader

KJ DB Downloader

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, KJ DB Downloader has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Search & Replace leads in active installations (100K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search & Replace has accumulated 3.2M+ total downloads while KJ DB Downloader has 227.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Search & Replace
►
KJ DB Downloader5/5
Total Reviews
282Search & Replace
◄
KJ DB Downloader1
Active Installs
100K+Search & Replace
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KJ DB Downloader0
Total Downloads
3.2M+Search & Replace
◄
KJ DB Downloader227
Support Resolution
N/ASearch & Replace
KJ DB DownloaderN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSearch & Replace
►
KJ DB Downloader4 months ago
First Released
2007Search & Replace
KJ DB Downloader2025
Age
19 yearsSearch & Replace
KJ DB Downloader1 year
WP Requires
4.0+Search & Replace
KJ DB Downloader5.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Search & Replace
KJ DB Downloader7.2+
Business Model
FreeSearch & Replace
KJ DB DownloaderFree
Latest Version
3.2.3Search & Replace
KJ DB Downloader1.0

Rating Breakdown

Search & Replace

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

KJ DB Downloader

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
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

KJ DB Downloader Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search & Replace or KJ DB Downloader more popular?
Search & Replace has 100K+ active installations while KJ DB Downloader has 0. Search & Replace is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search & Replace or KJ DB Downloader?
Search & Replace has a 4.3/5 rating from 282 reviews, while KJ DB Downloader has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Search & Replace and KJ DB Downloader free?
Search & Replace is free and KJ DB Downloader is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search & Replace or KJ DB Downloader?
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 KJ DB Downloader was last updated 4 months ago.

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