Better Search Replace vs Import Export for WooCommerce
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| Feature | Better Search Replace v1.4.11 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.3/5 Visit Details | Import Export for WooCommerce v1.3.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | — |
| Last updated | August 25, 2026 | — |
| Editions | Better Search Replace · BSR Pro ($) | Import Export for WooCommerce · WebToffee paid add-ons ($) |
| Pros | Dry run preview before changing the database; Handles serialised data safely when changing domains | CSV and XML import and export for WooCommerce data; FTP and SFTP delivery of export files; Run history of imports and exports |
| Cons | A wrong replace can break a site, so backups are essential; Upgrade prompts link to the paid BSR Pro edition | Paid add-ons need a WebToffee licence key; Some add-ons are sold separately from the core; Export sends a request to an external PHP check service |
| 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 | Import and export modules for WooCommerce data, FTP and SFTP delivery of export files, Licence key manager for paid add-ons ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | — | WooCommerce |
| Other | — | WebToffee licensing server ($), PHP code checker service |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2 | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | 5.6 |
| Tested up to | 7.0 | 6.6.2 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | — | phpcodechecker.com, licensing.webtoffee.com |