How to Perform a WordPress Search and Replace

[Annie_P]

Hello everyone,

I'm looking to gain expertise in performing a WordPress search and replace. If you have insights, tips, or methods for this task, your assistance in answering my questions would be highly valuable.

[Christian J]

Method - 1: Using Plugin

This approach is perfect for individuals who lack programming expertise. By utilizing a plugin, you can perform search and replace operations as frequently as required, all without having to handle a single line of code.

1. Log into your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for Better Search Replace plugin.
4. Click on Install Now and Activate them.

5. After that, navigate to Tools and choose Better Search Replace.
6. Choose Search/Replace tab and enter all the details.

• Search for should have the phrase or word that you want to change.
• Replace with should hold the phrase or word that will replace the original.
• Select tables function lets you choose which tables in your database you want to modify.

Method - 2: Using MySQL query

1. Log into your CPanel account.
2. Navigate to Databases > phpMyAdmin.

3. Choose your database and navigate to the SQL tab.
4. Add following code:

• update TABLE_NAME set FIELD_NAME = replace(FIELD_NAME, 'Text to search, 'Text to replace it with');

Replace the placeholder with proper information.

• TABLE_NAME: name of the table you want to modify.
• FIELD_NAME: name of the field/column where the targeted data resides.
• ‘Text to search’ contains the word or phrase that you want to change.
• ‘Text to replace it with’ contains the word or phrase that will replace the previous text