Text Replace vs Change Text Case (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Change Text Case has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 21 reviews) while Text Replace leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Text Replace has accumulated 80K+ total downloads while Change Text Case has 41K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Text Replace | Change Text Case | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | ► | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 18 | ► | 21 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 80K+ | ◄ | 41K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ► | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2004 | 2013 | |
| Age | 22 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0 | 2.3.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Text Replace
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Text Replace averaged approximately 5 daily downloads while Change Text Case averaged 6.
Recent Reviews
Text Replace Reviews
Did not work
I could not get it to work with WordPress version: 5.8
100% free and useful
100% free and useful
Excellent plugin
Does well what it says in the tin. Search / Replace….bingo! Well done.
Change Text Case Reviews
Does Not Work in Blocks in Chrome on Mac
I don’t know if this is browser dependent but does not work on Mac in Blocks viewing with Chrome. Keystrokes as described also do not work on Mac. (I’m sure developer has a friend with a Mac to check?
Not AP Title Case
Title case is not AP style title case. It caps every first letter in sentence.
There is a Turkish character problem
There is a Turkish character problem
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