Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Real-Time Find and Replace currently ranks #583 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #582, first reached on Jul 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 70K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 113 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 9% versus the month before (104/day).
- The latest release, v4.3, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (57 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #583 |
| 2026-09-30 | #585 |
| 2026-08-31 | #586 |
| 2026-07-31 | #585 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 70,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 70,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 70,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 70,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 117 |
| 2026-09-30 | 104 |
| 2026-08-31 | 104 |
| 2026-07-31 | 109 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Marios Alexandrou |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.3 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2009-07-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Set up find and replace rules that are executed AFTER a page is generated by WordPress, but BEFORE it is sent to a user's browser.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Real-Time Find and Replace?
WordPress.org reports 70K+ active installs.
How popular is Real-Time Find and Replace?
As of October 16, 2026, Real-Time Find and Replace ranks #583 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #582.
When was Real-Time Find and Replace last updated?
Real-Time Find and Replace was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 4.3). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Real-Time Find and Replace?
Real-Time Find and Replace is developed by Marios Alexandrou. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in July 2009.
