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Search & Replace vs Run SQL Query (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
Run SQL Query

Run SQL Query

5(1)

700 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
View Run SQL Query

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Run SQL Query has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Search & Replace leads in active installations (100K+ vs 700). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search & Replace has accumulated 3.2M+ total downloads while Run SQL Query has 13K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Search & Replace
►
Run SQL Query5/5
Total Reviews
282Search & Replace
◄
Run SQL Query1
Active Installs
100K+Search & Replace
◄
Run SQL Query700
Total Downloads
3.2M+Search & Replace
◄
Run SQL Query13K+
Support Resolution
N/ASearch & Replace
Run SQL QueryN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSearch & Replace
◄
Run SQL Query9 years ago
First Released
2007Search & Replace
Run SQL Query2016
Age
19 yearsSearch & Replace
Run SQL Query10 years
WP Requires
4.0+Search & Replace
Run SQL Query4.4+
PHP Requires
5.6+Search & Replace
Run SQL Queryfalse+
Business Model
FreeSearch & Replace
Run SQL QueryFree
Latest Version
3.2.3Search & Replace
Run SQL Query1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

Search & Replace

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

Run SQL Query

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

Run SQL Query Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search & Replace or Run SQL Query more popular?
Search & Replace has 100K+ active installations while Run SQL Query has 700. Search & Replace is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search & Replace or Run SQL Query?
Search & Replace has a 4.3/5 rating from 282 reviews, while Run SQL Query has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Search & Replace and Run SQL Query free?
Search & Replace is free and Run SQL Query is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search & Replace or Run SQL Query?
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 Run SQL Query was last updated 9 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.