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Defin Azul Text Find & Replace

by Manuel Salazar Osorio

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Description

Defin Azul Text Find & Replace adds a convenient meta box to your WordPress editor that allows you to quickly find and replace text within your content, just like you would in Google Docs or Microsoft Word.

Los cambios se procesan en el editor y se guardan en la base de datos de WordPress solo cuando el usuario hace clic en el botón Actualizar del post.

Key Features

  • Simple & Intuitive – Works just like find and replace in Google Docs
  • Safe Replacement – Automatically protects image URLs and HTML attributes
  • Gutenberg & Classic Editor – Works with both editors seamlessly
  • Multiple Post Types – Supports posts, pages, and custom post types
  • Case Sensitive Option – Choose whether to match case or not
  • Whole Word Match – Option to match only complete words
  • Title & Content – Replace text in both post title and content
  • Real-time Feedback – Shows you how many replacements were made
  • No Database Changes – Only modifies the current post you’re editing
  • Translation Ready – Fully internationalized

Perfect For

  • Fixing typos across long articles
  • Updating brand names or terminology
  • Changing dates or version numbers
  • Correcting repeated spelling errors
  • Updating product names or features
  • Bulk text corrections in a single post

How It Works

  1. Edit any post, page, or custom post type
  2. Scroll to the “Defin Azul Text Find & Replace” meta box
  3. Enter the text you want to find
  4. Enter the replacement text
  5. Choose your options (case sensitive, whole words)
  6. Click “Replace in Title & Content”
  7. Done! Your changes are applied instantly

Privacy & Security

This plugin:
* Does NOT store any data in the database
* Does NOT make external API calls
* Does NOT track user behavior
* Only works when you actively use it
* Requires proper user permissions (edit_post capability)
* Uses WordPress security best practices (nonces, capability checks)

Developer Friendly

  • Clean, well-documented code
  • Follows WordPress Coding Standards
  • Properly enqueued scripts and styles
  • Translation ready with text domain
  • Extensible and customizable

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports:
* Visit: http://delfinazul.net/
* Email: support@delfinazul.net

Credits

Developed by Defin Azul

Website: http://delfinazul.net/

From WordPress Dashboard

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
  2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New
  3. Find “Defin Azul Text Find & Replace”
  4. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
  5. The find and replace meta box will appear on all post edit screens

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file
  2. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
  3. Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
  4. Click “Choose File” and select the downloaded ZIP file
  5. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate Plugin”

After Activation

No configuration needed! Just edit any post, page, or custom post type and you’ll see the “Easy Find and Replace” meta box ready to use.

Does this work with Gutenberg (Block Editor)?

Yes! The plugin works seamlessly with both the Gutenberg Block Editor and the Classic Editor.

Will it change my images or links?

No. The plugin is designed to be safe and only replaces text content. It automatically protects:
* Image URLs and src attributes
* Link URLs and href attributes
* HTML attributes
* Other media files

Can I undo changes after replacing?

Yes! If you’re using Gutenberg, you can use the block editor’s undo feature (Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z). For the Classic Editor, use your browser’s undo. The plugin doesn’t save changes automatically – you still need to click “Update” to save the post.

Does it work with custom post types?

Yes! The plugin automatically works with all public post types, including custom post types created by themes or other plugins.

Will it affect other posts?

No. The plugin only modifies the specific post you’re currently editing. It doesn’t make site-wide changes.

Is it safe to use?

Absolutely! The plugin:
* Follows WordPress security best practices
* Requires proper user permissions
* Uses nonces for security validation
* Only modifies the post you’re actively editing
* Doesn’t make permanent changes until you click “Update”

Does it slow down my site?

No. The plugin only loads its resources on post edit screens, so it has zero impact on your front-end site performance.

Can I use it to replace HTML code?

The plugin is designed for text content replacement. While it can replace some HTML, it’s optimized for plain text to prevent breaking your page structure.

Is it translation ready?

Yes! The plugin is fully internationalized and ready for translation into any language.

What happens if I enter nothing in the “Replace with” field?

If you leave the replacement field empty, the plugin will effectively delete/remove all instances of the find text.

3.0.0 – 2025-11-07

  • Major Update: Complete rewrite for WordPress.org submission
  • Added: Case sensitive find option
  • Added: Whole word match option
  • Added: Replacement counter showing number of changes
  • Added: Better visual feedback with styled messages
  • Added: Support for all public post types (not just posts)
  • Added: Comprehensive security improvements (nonces, capability checks)
  • Added: Full internationalization support
  • Added: Proper asset enqueuing (separate JS and CSS files)
  • Improved: Better text replacement algorithm
  • Improved: Enhanced UI with modern WordPress styling
  • Improved: Gutenberg compatibility
  • Improved: Classic Editor compatibility
  • Fixed: Direct file access protection
  • Fixed: Code follows WordPress Coding Standards
  • Fixed: Better handling of edge cases

2.2

  • Previous version with basic functionality
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