Better Search Replace vs UpdraftPlus Migrator
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| Feature | Better Search Replace v1.4.11 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.3/5 Visit Details | UpdraftPlus Migrator checked 23 Oct 2026 Paid Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | — |
| Last updated | August 25, 2026 | — |
| Editions | Better Search Replace · BSR Pro ($) | — |
| Pros | Dry run preview before changing the database; Handles serialised data safely when changing domains | — |
| Cons | A wrong replace can break a site, so backups are essential; Upgrade prompts link to the paid BSR Pro edition | Needs a Premium plan or Migrator licence; plans run from $70 to $399 per year; Vendor page does not say whether the free plugin can migrate |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Search and replace across database tables, Dry run preview, Choose which tables to change, Serialised-data aware replace, Tools menu screen, Upgrade links to BSR Pro | — |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2 | — |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | — |
| Tested up to | 7.0 | — |
| Phones home | No | — |