Search Regex vs Ansera Search (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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Ansera Search

Ansera Search

5(4)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Ansera Search has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Search Regex leads in active installations (100K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search Regex has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Ansera Search has 1.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Search Regex
Ansera Search5/5
Total Reviews
97Search Regex
Ansera Search4
Active Installs
100K+Search Regex
Ansera Search10
Total Downloads
2.4M+Search Regex
Ansera Search1.5K+
Support Resolution
0%Search Regex
Ansera SearchN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSearch Regex
Ansera Search1 week ago
First Released
2007Search Regex
Ansera Search2025
Age
19 yearsSearch Regex
Ansera Search1 year
WP Requires
6.5+Search Regex
Ansera Search5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Search Regex
Ansera Search7.2+
Business Model
FreeSearch Regex
Ansera SearchFree
Latest Version
3.4.1Search Regex
Ansera Search1.1.24

Rating Breakdown

Search Regex

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

Ansera Search

5/5(4 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

Ansera Search Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search Regex or Ansera Search more popular?
Search Regex has 100K+ active installations while Ansera Search has 10. Search Regex is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Search Regex or Ansera Search?
Search Regex has a 4.7/5 rating from 97 reviews, while Ansera Search has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Search Regex and Ansera Search free?
Search Regex is free and Ansera Search is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Search Regex or Ansera Search?
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 Ansera Search was last updated 1 week ago.

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