Better Search Replace Pro for WordPress Database Moves

Replace database values for a site move

Moving a WordPress site to a new domain or server can leave old URLs and other strings in the database. Better Search Replace Pro runs search and replace in the WordPress admin using WordPress native database functions. It works with serialized data across all tables, lets you select specific tables, and offers a dry run that shows how many fields would be updated. A running WordPress installation is the only server requirement.

Preview the scope and inspect changes

Before applying a replacement, run a dry run and review the affected field count. Pro also lets you view exactly what changed after the operation. It can back up and import the database while a search and replace is running. An incorrect search or replacement string can damage the database, so check both values and make an appropriate backup before proceeding.

Save options for recurring work

Custom profiles save search and replace options so you can load them for similar tasks later. This can reduce repeated setup when running the same replacement again.

Multisite access

On a WordPress Multisite network, subsite administrators can search and replace within tables belonging to their own subsite. Network administrators and administrators of the primary site can work across all tables from the primary website's WordPress admin.

Run a replacement

1. Install and activate Better Search Replace Pro in WordPress.
2. Open Tools > Better Search Replace in the WordPress admin.
3. Enter the search and replacement values, then select the tables to process.
4. Run a dry run and review how many fields would be updated. Check the values and make a backup before applying the replacement.
5. Apply the operation and review the completed changes.

Pro includes priority email support from the developer, plus support and updates for one year.