Search & Replace vs Database Access with Adminer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Database Access with Adminer
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Database Access with Adminer has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) while Search & Replace leads in active installations (100K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search & Replace has accumulated 3.2M+ total downloads while Database Access with Adminer has 25K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Search & Replace | Database Access with Adminer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 282 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.2M+ | ◄ | 25K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2022 | |
| Age | 19 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.2.3 | 3.1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Search & Replace
Database Access with Adminer
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Search & Replace averaged approximately 177 daily downloads while Database Access with Adminer averaged 33.
Recent Reviews
Search & Replace Reviews
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
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
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
Database Access with Adminer Reviews
Themed!
Secure and themed, just what I need. Of course I keep this plugin disabled, and only activate when I need to debug something. As an extra protection =)
Does the job
Tried a different Adminer plugin but I prefer this one. It runs full screen and lets you change the theme. Occasionally shows a “cannot read credentials” message in Adminer but refreshing the page wor
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