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Search & Replace vs SQL Chart Builder (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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SQL Chart Builder

SQL Chart Builder

3.9(21)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
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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 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search & Replace has accumulated 3.2M+ total downloads while SQL Chart Builder has 32K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Search & Replace
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SQL Chart Builder3.9/5
Total Reviews
282Search & Replace
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SQL Chart Builder21
Active Installs
100K+Search & Replace
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SQL Chart Builder600
Total Downloads
3.2M+Search & Replace
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SQL Chart Builder32K+
Support Resolution
N/ASearch & Replace
SQL Chart BuilderN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoSearch & Replace
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SQL Chart Builder3 weeks ago
First Released
2007Search & Replace
SQL Chart Builder2016
Age
19 yearsSearch & Replace
SQL Chart Builder10 years
WP Requires
4.0+Search & Replace
SQL Chart Builder5.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Search & Replace
SQL Chart Builderfalse+
Business Model
FreeSearch & Replace
SQL Chart BuilderFree
Latest Version
3.2.3Search & Replace
SQL Chart Builder2.3.7.2

Rating Breakdown

Search & Replace

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

SQL Chart Builder

3.9/5(21 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
5%
2
10%
1
19%

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

SQL Chart Builder Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search & Replace or SQL Chart Builder more popular?
Search & Replace has 100K+ active installations while SQL Chart Builder has 600. Search & Replace is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search & Replace or SQL Chart Builder?
Search & Replace has a 4.3/5 rating from 282 reviews, while SQL Chart Builder has a 3.9/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Search & Replace and SQL Chart Builder free?
Search & Replace is free and SQL Chart Builder is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search & Replace or SQL Chart Builder?
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 SQL Chart Builder was last updated 3 weeks ago.

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