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Search Regex vs Add Index To Autoload (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Search Regex

Search Regex

4.7(97)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Add Index To Autoload

Add Index To Autoload

5(2)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Add Index To Autoload has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Search Regex leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search Regex has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Add Index To Autoload has 8.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Search Regex
►
Add Index To Autoload5/5
Total Reviews
97Search Regex
◄
Add Index To Autoload2
Active Installs
100K+Search Regex
◄
Add Index To Autoload100
Total Downloads
2.4M+Search Regex
◄
Add Index To Autoload8.8K+
Support Resolution
0%Search Regex
Add Index To AutoloadN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSearch Regex
◄
Add Index To Autoload5 years ago
First Released
2007Search Regex
Add Index To Autoload2019
Age
19 yearsSearch Regex
Add Index To Autoload7 years
WP Requires
6.5+Search Regex
Add Index To Autoload4.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Search Regex
Add Index To Autoload5.6+
Business Model
FreeSearch Regex
Add Index To AutoloadFree
Latest Version
3.4.1Search Regex
Add Index To Autoload1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Search Regex

4.7/5(97 reviews)
5
86%
4
7%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%

Add Index To Autoload

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Search Regex Reviews

by hakuna4matata

Handy for search-and-replace, but “Delete Matches” is dangerous

This plugin does a great job when you just want to find and replace text across your site. The interface is clear, the regex support works well, and the preview feature is very useful. However, the

by humananimal

Amazing

Dear John, you are so GODLEY!! thank you for this wonderful super helpful plugin! May I buy you a ticket to Disneyland?? 😉

by kelson

Incredibly powerful!

Incredibly powerful search tool for your dashboard, especially useful if, for example, you’ve moved to a new server (or a new site structure), or someone’s changed their name, or any other reason you

Add Index To Autoload Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search Regex or Add Index To Autoload more popular?
Search Regex has 100K+ active installations while Add Index To Autoload has 100. Search Regex is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search Regex or Add Index To Autoload?
Search Regex has a 4.7/5 rating from 97 reviews, while Add Index To Autoload has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Search Regex and Add Index To Autoload free?
Search Regex is free and Add Index To Autoload is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search Regex or Add Index To Autoload?
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 Regex was last updated 1 month ago and Add Index To Autoload was last updated 5 years ago.

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