WordPress plugin comparison
URL Replace vs Word Replace
At a glance
- URL Replace has more active installs: 400+, against 200+ for Word Replace.
- On a typical day, URL Replace is downloaded about 10 times, Word Replace about 6.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Word Replace was updated more recently: Aug 31, 2026, against May 23, 2026 for URL Replace.
- Word Replace is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for URL Replace.
Line by line
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| Metric |  URL Replace |  Word Replace |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,842 | #12,759 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 239 | 110 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.41 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 5 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 8.1 |
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