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Search & Replace vs Create DB Tables (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
Create DB Tables

Create DB Tables

5(1)

20 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Create DB Tables

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Create DB Tables has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Search & Replace leads in active installations (100K+ vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search & Replace has accumulated 3.2M+ total downloads while Create DB Tables has 5.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Search & Replace
►
Create DB Tables5/5
Total Reviews
282Search & Replace
◄
Create DB Tables1
Active Installs
100K+Search & Replace
◄
Create DB Tables20
Total Downloads
3.2M+Search & Replace
◄
Create DB Tables5.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ASearch & Replace
Create DB TablesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSearch & Replace
◄
Create DB Tables9 years ago
First Released
2007Search & Replace
Create DB Tables2015
Age
19 yearsSearch & Replace
Create DB Tables11 years
WP Requires
4.0+Search & Replace
Create DB Tables3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Search & Replace
Create DB Tablesfalse+
Business Model
FreeSearch & Replace
Create DB TablesFree
Latest Version
3.2.3Search & Replace
Create DB Tables1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Search & Replace

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

Create DB Tables

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

Create DB Tables Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search & Replace or Create DB Tables more popular?
Search & Replace has 100K+ active installations while Create DB Tables has 20. Search & Replace is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search & Replace or Create DB Tables?
Search & Replace has a 4.3/5 rating from 282 reviews, while Create DB Tables has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Search & Replace and Create DB Tables free?
Search & Replace is free and Create DB Tables is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search & Replace or Create DB Tables?
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 Create DB Tables was last updated 9 years ago.

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