Description
ByteFyre DB Replace is a robust, developer-friendly tool for performing search and replace operations across your WordPress database. It is designed to handle complex data structures, including serialized arrays and JSON objects, ensuring your data remains uncorrupted during migrations or domain changes.
Key Features:
- Safe Serialization Handling: Automatically detects, unserializes, replaces, and re-serializes data to prevent breakage.
- JSON Support: Safely handles JSON encoded strings within your database.
- Dry Run / Preview: Test your replacements before applying them. See exactly what will change with a “Diff” view.
- Deep Linking: Preview results include direct links to the affected Posts or Pages (for viewable content).
- Backup Integration: Automatically creates a SQL backup of affected tables before running a live replacement.
- Undo Capability: Rollback changes instantly if something goes wrong.
- Primary Key Batching: Uses efficient ID-based batching to handle massive tables without timeout.
- CSV Export: Export your preview results for offline analysis.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/bytefyre-db-replacedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Navigate to Tools > ByteFyre DB Replace to start using the tool.
FAQ
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Is this safe for serialized data?
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Yes. ByteFyre DB Replace specifically checks for serialized strings, unserializes them, performs the replacement, and re-serializes them. This ensures that string lengths are updated correctly.
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Does it support multisite?
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It supports running on individual tables. You can select all tables in a multisite environment, but you must be a Super Admin to access the tool.
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Can I undo changes?
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Yes. The plugin keeps a log of recent operations and allows you to “Undo” changes by restoring the backup taken immediately before the operation.
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Contributors & Developers
“ByteFyre DB Replace” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
2.1.0
- Renamed plugin to ByteFyre DB Replace.
- Refactored codebase with new prefixes (BFDR).
- Updated database table names and option keys.
- Improved admin UI branding.
2.0.0
- Major UI overhaul with premium dark/light theme.
- Added “Deep Links” to preview results.
- Added CSV Export functionality.
- Implemented ID-based batch processing for better performance.
- Added JSON support.
- Security hardening and WP.org compliance refactor.
1.0.0
- Initial release.