Better Search Replace is a free WordPress plugin for running find-and-replace across your whole database safely — the tool you reach for after a domain change, an SSL switch, or a bulk content edit. This short course shows where WordPress really stores your text and how to make sweeping changes without breaking anything. You'll finish knowing how to run a big replacement with confidence.
What you'll learn
Sooner or later every WordPress owner needs to change the same text in hundreds of places at once, and doing it by hand is slow and error-prone. Knowing how to use Better Search and Replace lets you update URLs, fix links, or swap details across an entire site in a single pass. This course first explains how your site's data is organized so the tool makes sense, then builds the careful habits that keep a bulk change from doing damage. It's an essential skill for migrations, maintenance, and cleanup work.
Inside the course
- How WordPress Stores Your Site
- Installing & The Dry Run Discipline
- Real Replacements: Three Classic Jobs
Who this course is for
This is aimed at site owners, freelancers, and anyone who maintains WordPress sites and occasionally needs a bulk text change. It's beginner-friendly, but because you're editing the database, a calm, careful approach matters more than technical skill. Always back up first — our free written tutorials cover backups if you need them.
Frequently asked questions
Is Better Search and Replace free?
Is it safe to run a bulk search and replace?
When would I need Better Search and Replace?
Every one of the 3 lessons is free to watch — you just need a free WP Tutoring account. No card, no trial clock.
- All 3 lessons, start to finish
- Follow along on a clean WordPress install
- Keep your free account forever