Description
At a glance
Looking for Better Search Replace v1.4.11? It is available here as a free GPL download for WordPress — 1M+ active installs · 4.3/5 rating from 545 reviews · updated August 25, 2026 · requires WordPress 6.2+ & PHP 8.1+.
When moving your WordPress site to a new domain or server, you will likely run into a need to run a search/replace on the database for everything to work correctly. Fortunately, there are several plugins available for this task, however, all have a different approach to a few key features. This plugin consolidates the best features from these plugins, incorporating the following features in one simple plugin:
- Serialization support for all tables
- The ability to select specific tables
- The ability to run a “dry run” to see how many fields will be updated
- No server requirements aside from a running installation of WordPress
- WordPress Multisite support
Time-saving features available in the Pro version:
- View exactly what changed during a search/replace
- Backup and import the database while running a search/replace
- Priority email support from the developer of the plugin
- Save or load custom profiles for quickly repeating a search/replace in the future
- Support and updates for 1 year
The search and replace functionality is heavily based on interconnect/it’s great and open-source Search Replace DB script, modified to use WordPress native database functions to ensure compatibility.
Want to contribute?
Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
What is Better Search Replace?
Better Search Replace is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 1.4.11. It is active on over 1M websites.
Is Better Search Replace free to download?
Yes — Better Search Replace 1.4.11 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.3 out of 5 based on 545 reviews.
How do I install Better Search Replace 1.4.11?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Better Search Replace?
Better Search Replace 1.4.11 requires WordPress 6.2 or higher and PHP 8.1 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Better Search Replace last updated?
Version 1.4.11 was last updated on August 25, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Better Search Replace download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 1.4.11
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 1.4.11 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | August 25, 2026 |
| Active installs | 1,000,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★☆ 4.3/5 (545 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 or higher |
| Author | WP Engine |
| Tags | search-and-replace, search-replace, search-replace-database, update-database-urls, update-live-url |
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