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Text Replace

v4.0

by Scott Reilly · updated 5 years ago

Replace text with other text. Handy for creating shortcuts to common, lengthy, or frequently changing text/HTML, or for smilies.

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Rank
#3,951
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 3,360
3K+ reported · High
Total downloads
81.7K
81,725 all-time
Rating
4.4/5
18 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +46.7% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~13d

Text Replace at a glance

Text Replace is a WordPress plugin by Scott Reilly with 3K+ active installs, the #3,951 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 47% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 18 reviews. Version 4.0 came out on Jul 12, 2021, more than 5 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.7.21. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “substitution”. It was first released in 2004.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

415 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Text Replace Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.2040Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateText Replace
Nov 7, 202637
Nov 6, 202648
Nov 5, 202620
Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 202612
Nov 2, 202615
Nov 1, 202622
Oct 31, 202617
Oct 30, 202611
Oct 29, 202612
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 202610
Oct 26, 202618
Oct 25, 202614
Oct 24, 20269
Oct 23, 202617
Oct 22, 20269
Oct 21, 202613
Oct 20, 202611
Oct 19, 202615
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 202611
Oct 15, 202610
Oct 14, 202611
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20268
Oct 11, 202610
Oct 10, 20268
Oct 9, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 3,353 · -0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.3.4K3.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20263,353
Nov 7, 20263,353
Nov 5, 20263,357
Nov 4, 20263,352
Nov 3, 20263,354
Nov 2, 20263,352
Nov 1, 20263,356
Oct 31, 20263,357
Oct 30, 20263,362
Oct 29, 20263,361
Oct 28, 20263,360
Oct 27, 20263,361

Rank over time

#3,951 · up 5 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.9K#4K#4K#4KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,951
Nov 7, 2026#3,952
Nov 6, 2026#3,950
Nov 5, 2026#3,948
Nov 4, 2026#3,951
Nov 3, 2026#3,949
Nov 2, 2026#3,948
Nov 1, 2026#3,946
Oct 31, 2026#3,946
Oct 30, 2026#3,945
Oct 29, 2026#3,951
Oct 28, 2026#3,961
Oct 27, 2026#3,959
Oct 16, 2026#3,956

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.1%0%0.1%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.06%
Nov 5, 2026+0.15%
Nov 4, 2026-0.06%
Nov 3, 2026+0.06%
Nov 2, 2026-0.12%
Nov 1, 2026-0.03%
Oct 31, 2026-0.15%
Oct 30, 2026+0.03%
Oct 29, 2026+0.03%
Oct 28, 2026-0.03%

Active installs band

3K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.2.9K3K3.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 5.7.21
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20263K+
Nov 7, 20263K+
Nov 6, 20263K+
Nov 5, 20263K+
Nov 4, 20263K+
Nov 3, 20263K+
Nov 2, 20263K+
Nov 1, 20263K+
Oct 31, 20263K+
Oct 30, 20263K+
Oct 29, 20263K+
Oct 28, 20263K+
Oct 27, 20263K+
Oct 16, 20263K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3961 → #3948Downloads +61.9%
    • Tested up to 5.7.20 → 5.7.21

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v4.093%
  • Other6.6%

Rating trend

4.4★★★★★18 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
4.0
Requires WordPress
4.9
Tested up to
5.7.21
Requires PHP
–
First released
Dec 21, 2004
Last updated
Jul 12, 2021
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Text Replace

How many websites use Text Replace?

Text Replace is active on 3K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,951 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Text Replace been downloaded?

81,725 times in total since 2004. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats

When was Text Replace last updated?

Version 4.0 came out on Jul 12, 2021 (5 years ago). See every release

Is Text Replace compatible with the latest WordPress?

Text Replace’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.7.21, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.

Does Text Replace have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Text Replace. See its security record

Is Text Replace still maintained?

Its last release was 5 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Text Replace have?

4.4 out of 5 from 18 reviews on WordPress.org. 83% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Text Replace?

The plugins most like Text Replace, by the tags they share, are Search and Replace for Block Editor (500+), Enable Media Replace (600K+) and Search & Replace (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.4

★★★★★

18 reviews

  • 5 stars: 15 reviews, 83%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 6%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 2 reviews, 11%
Positive
83%4–5★
Mixed
6%3★
Critical
11%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Text Replace
Estimated installs≈ 3,360
Reported installs3K+
Rating4.4
Reviews18
Total downloads81.7K
AuthorScott Reilly
First releasedDec 21, 2004
Version4.0
Requires WP4.9
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJul 12, 2021

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