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Glossy Search Replace

by Glossy IT

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Description

Glossy Search Replace is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to safely perform search and replace operations across your WordPress database. It’s perfect for migrating sites, updating URLs, or making bulk changes to your database content.

Features

  • Safe Search & Replace: Preview changes before applying them
  • Table Selection: Choose specific tables to search and replace
  • Serialized Data Handling: Safely handles WordPress serialized data
  • Preview Mode: See what will be changed before making any modifications
  • Configurable Limits: Adjust row limits to prevent timeouts on large databases
  1. Upload the glossy-search-replace folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
  3. Navigate to Tools Glossy Search Replace
  1. Search/Replace tab with table selection

    Search/Replace tab with table selection

  2. Settings tab with row limit options

    Settings tab with row limit options

  3. Help & Guide tab with usage instructions

    Help & Guide tab with usage instructions

Is it safe to use?

Yes, but always create a backup first! The plugin includes a preview mode so you can see what will be changed before applying any modifications.

Does it handle serialized data?

Yes, the plugin handles WordPress serialized data safely to prevent data corruption.

Can I select specific tables?

Yes, you can choose which tables to search and replace, giving you full control over the operation.

What happens if something goes wrong?

Always create a backup before using the plugin. Use your hosting control panel or a WordPress backup plugin to create a manual database backup.

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Search and replace functionality
  • Table selection
  • Preview mode
  • Settings page
  • Help documentation
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