Description
Quickly search and replace any text, links, or images in Elementor using Search & Replace for Elementor.
Elementor, one of the most popular visual editors, lacks a built-in search and replace feature.
With Search & Replace for Elementor, you can easily replace text, links, and images—no extra software needed!
USAGE
Once you upload and activate the plugin:
- Open any Elementor-created page and navigate to
Menu > Search & Replace
to access the plugin modal. - Use the options to highlight or perform case-sensitive search and replace.
- Add special tags to highlight text using Search & Replace for Elementor. Use the
Clear
button to clean your code if needed.
Here are the general steps to use the plugin:
- Open the plugin modal window.
- Select whether to highlight terms or perform a case-sensitive search and replace.
- Enter your search phrase and click the Search button.
- Enter your replacement phrase.
- Click the Replace button.
- Use the Undo link to revert to the original text.
- Click the Clear button to remove special highlight tags and clean your code anytime.
NOTE: To maintain optimal plugin performance, a raw data limit of 300kb has been set.
FEATURES & LIMITATIONS
Search & Replace for Elementor is/does:
- A plugin for Elementor that lets you quickly search and replace text, links, or images in your posts and pages.
- Boosts your efficiency in Elementor by enabling faster editing, either page-by-page or in bulk.
- Designed to look native and works seamlessly with both Elementor Free and Pro versions.
- Allows updating multiple text terms, phrases, images, or links with highlighting and case-sensitivity directly in the visual editor.
- Ideal for heavy Elementor users seeking to speed up their editing process.
NOTE: Bulk search and replace for links (URLs), images, case-sensitive filters, backups, and custom options are only available in the PRO version!
DETAILED DOCUMENTATION
Find step-by-step setup guides, usage instructions, demos, videos, and insights on the Search & Replace for Elementor Pro page.
SEARCH AND REPLACE FOR ELEMENTOR PRO
If you’re using the free version from WordPress.org and want Pro features, you can purchase the premium version on the Search & Replace for Elementor Pro website.
Here are some features included in the Pro version:
- Bulk search and replace with a dry-run option.
- Bulk and individual page search and replace using regular expressions.
- Built-in backup and database import tools.
- Additional options to customize search and replace data fields.
- Custom options for raw page data and partial URL search & replace.
- Priority support and regular updates for one year.
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Installation
The plugin installation is easy and straightforward. Let us know if you run into any issues.
Make sure Elementor Free or Pro is activated beforehand.
Installation from WordPress
- Go to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for Search & Replace for Elementor.
- Install and activate the plugin.
- Click Settings or go to Elementor S/R in the menu.
Manual Installation
- Upload the
search-replace-for-elementor
folder to/wp-content/plugins/
. - Go to Plugins.
- Activate the Search & Replace for Elementor plugin.
- Click Settings or navigate to Elementor S/R in the menu.
After Activation
- You can now go to any page or post using Elementor and use the plugin as outlined in the documentation.
FAQ
Visit the Support page to share your questions or requests.
We usually respond to tickets within a few days.
Feature requests are added to our wish list and considered for future updates.
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Will This Plugin Work with the Free Elementor Version?
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Yes, it works seamlessly with both Elementor Free and Pro versions.
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Does It Work with the Classic/Gutenberg Editors?
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No, this plugin is designed specifically for Elementor and its custom data storage.
For Classic and Gutenberg editors, try our open-source Block Editor Search & Replace plugin.
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Do You Offer Additional Support or Customization?
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Yes, contact us by submitting your request on the Search & Replace for Elementor Pro website.
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Contributors & Developers
“Search & Replace for Elementor – Text, Links, and Images” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
1.4.7
- Update – Revisit all plugin text and translators
1.4.6
- Update – Performance and optimization compatibility
1.4.5
- New – Be able to search and replace WordPress shortcodes e.g.
[shortcode attr="value" attr2="value"]
, both RegExp and Text-only mode - New – Enable highlighting for links (URLs) and images
- Update – Style the top bar icon for Editor Top Bar
- Fix –
update_postmeta
to clear Elementor and WP cache in order to see results on the front end
Check out the complete changelog on our Search & Replace for Elementor website.