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Search Regex vs WP Database Fetch (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
View Search Regex
VS
WP Database Fetch

WP Database Fetch

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 10 years ago
View WP Database Fetch

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Database Fetch has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 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 WP Database Fetch has 2.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Search Regex
►
WP Database Fetch5/5
Total Reviews
97Search Regex
◄
WP Database Fetch1
Active Installs
100K+Search Regex
◄
WP Database Fetch10
Total Downloads
2.4M+Search Regex
◄
WP Database Fetch2.5K+
Support Resolution
0%Search Regex
WP Database FetchN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoSearch Regex
◄
WP Database Fetch10 years ago
First Released
2007Search Regex
WP Database Fetch2016
Age
19 yearsSearch Regex
WP Database Fetch10 years
WP Requires
6.5+Search Regex
WP Database Fetch3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Search Regex
WP Database Fetchfalse+
Business Model
FreeSearch Regex
WP Database FetchFree
Latest Version
3.4.1Search Regex
WP Database Fetch1.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Search Regex

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

WP Database Fetch

5/5(1 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

WP Database Fetch Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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