Search Regex vs Advanced Custom Fields: Validated Field (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Advanced Custom Fields: Validated Field
200 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Search Regex has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 97 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search Regex has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Advanced Custom Fields: Validated Field has 18K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Search Regex | Advanced Custom Fields: Validated Field | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 97 | ◄ | 22 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 2.4M+ | ◄ | 18K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2012 | |
| Age | 19 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4.1 | 1.7.7 |
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Search Regex Reviews
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
Amazing
Dear John, you are so GODLEY!! thank you for this wonderful super helpful plugin! May I buy you a ticket to Disneyland?? 😉
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
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