Better Search Replace vs WP Migrate DB
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| Feature | Better Search Replace v1.4.11 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.3/5 Visit Details | WP Migrate DB v2.7.12 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.2/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 200,000+ |
| Last updated | August 25, 2026 | October 12, 2026 |
| Editions | Better Search Replace · BSR Pro ($) | WP Migrate Lite · WP Migrate ($) |
| Pros | Dry run preview before changing the database; Handles serialised data safely when changing domains | Find and replace that handles serialised data; Push and pull database migrations between sites; WP-CLI commands for scripted migrations |
| Cons | A wrong replace can break a site, so backups are essential; Upgrade prompts link to the paid BSR Pro edition | Some features are gated to the paid WP Migrate edition; Remote migrations need the plugin on both sites; Database changes are applied directly, so a backup first is advisable |
| 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 | Push and pull database between sites, Find and replace inside serialised data, Export database backup file, Saved migration profiles, WP-CLI migration commands, Features gated by the Pro constant ($) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 5.6 |
| Tested up to | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | No |