Search and replace for WordPress
— without touching the database.
Easy Search Replace is a WordPress search and replace plugin that finds and replaces text, links, HTML tags, and attributes safely on the fly. No database changes. Reversible anytime. Free on WordPress.org with an optional Pro upgrade for power users.
Everything search and replace
should do, in one WordPress plugin.
From simple text swaps to advanced link, tag, and HTML replacements — all without modifying your WordPress database.
Search and replace text
Find and replace any text across posts, pages, custom post types, widgets, and menus.
Search and replace links
Update old URLs, broken links, or affiliate links site-wide. Works on internal and external links.
Search and replace HTML
Replace HTML tags, attributes, classes, and inline styles. Safe rendering — never breaks markup.
Search and replace tags
Replace specific HTML tags or shortcode patterns across your entire WordPress site.
Reversible anytime
Toggle any rule on or off. Original content is never modified — restore with one click.
Lightning fast
Runs at output buffer level. Minimal performance impact, zero database queries added.
Safe by design
No database modifications. No data loss. No risk of corrupting your WordPress install.
Bulk rules
Add as many find/replace rules as you need. Organize, enable/disable, and prioritize.
What people use
Easy Search Replace for.
Update footer copyright text
Theme-locked footer credits — replaced site-wide without editing theme files.
Rebrand a WordPress site
Old company name → new name. Across posts, pages, menus, and meta in one rule.
Fix broken links at scale
Domain migration or affiliate program change. Update thousands of URLs instantly.
Replace HTML tags or attributes
Switch deprecated <b> for <strong>, add rel="nofollow", update class names.
WooCommerce product text
Update product descriptions, button labels, or notices across your entire store.
Multilingual fallbacks
Replace strings the theme/plugin doesn't expose for translation — without forking.
Free covers most needs.
Pro unlocks the rest.
Easy Search Replace
- Search and replace text site-wide
- Search and replace links and URLs
- Search and replace HTML tags
- Reversible rules (enable/disable)
- Posts, pages, widgets, menus
- Community support on WordPress.org
Easy Search Replace Pro
- Everything in Free
- Regex (regular expression) support
- WooCommerce-specific rules
- Conditional replacements (per page, role, device)
- Database-level replace (with backup)
- Priority email support
Install, configure, done.
Install from WordPress.org
Search "Easy Search Replace" in your wp-admin Plugins menu. One-click install, no setup wizard.
Add a find/replace rule
Type what to find, what to replace it with. Pick scope (posts, pages, everywhere). Save.
See changes live
Your WordPress site renders the replaced version. Database stays untouched. Toggle off anytime.
Common questions about
search and replace for WordPress.
Does this WordPress search and replace plugin modify my database?
No — the free version runs at output buffer level, replacing text on the fly without touching your database. Original content stays exactly as it was. The Pro version offers an optional database-level replace with automatic backup, for cases where you need permanent changes.
Can I search and replace links and URLs site-wide?
Yes. Search and replace links, internal URLs, external URLs, and even individual link attributes. A common use case is replacing old domain names after a migration.
Can I search and replace HTML tags or attributes?
Yes. Replace HTML tags, class names, inline styles, and attributes. The plugin handles HTML safely — your markup never breaks.
Will this slow down my WordPress site?
Performance impact is negligible. Replacements run on the rendered HTML once per request. Caching plugins cache the replaced output, so repeat visits have zero overhead.
Does it work with WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi?
Yes. The plugin operates on rendered HTML output, so it works with any theme, page builder, or plugin including WooCommerce, Elementor, Divi, Avada, and others.
What's the difference between free and Pro?
Free handles plain text, link, and HTML replacements with simple find/replace rules. Pro adds regex support, conditional replacements, WooCommerce-specific rules, and optional database-level replace — useful if you need pattern matching or to make permanent changes.