Better Search Replace vs WP All Import Pro
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| Feature | Better Search Replace v1.4.11 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.3/5 Visit Details | WP All Import Pro v5.1.0 · 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 ($) | WP All Import · WP All Import Pro ($) |
| Pros | Dry run preview before changing the database; Handles serialised data safely when changing domains | Maps CSV and XML fields to posts and custom fields; Scheduled imports with a licence; Image regeneration and address geocoding |
| Cons | A wrong replace can break a site, so backups are essential; Upgrade prompts link to the paid BSR Pro edition | Cannot run alongside the free WP All Import plugin; Scheduled imports need a licence; Calls third-party APIs for geocoding and code checks |
| 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 | Scheduled imports (licensed) ($), Address geocoding field ($), Background image regeneration ($), Add-on field API ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Other | — | Google Maps Geocoding API ($), BairesDev PHP code checker API ($) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2 | — |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.0 | — |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | — | scheduling.wpallimport.com, maps.googleapis.com, www.bairesdev.com, wpai-frontend-layer.vercel.app |
| Custom tables | — | 8 |