Title: Ethereal Link Replacer
Author: manuelzela
Published: <strong>11. september, 2026</strong>
Last modified: 12. september, 2026

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# Ethereal Link Replacer

 Av [manuelzela](https://profiles.wordpress.org/manuelzela30/)

[Last ned](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/ethereal-link-replacer.1.0.1.zip)

 * [Detaljer](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/ethereal-link-replacer/#description)
 * [Omtaler](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/ethereal-link-replacer/#reviews)
 *  [Installering](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/ethereal-link-replacer/#installation)
 * [Utvikling](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/ethereal-link-replacer/#developers)

 [Brukerstøtte](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ethereal-link-replacer/)

## Beskrivelse

Ethereal Link Replacer is a lightweight, focused tool for changing links, URLs, 
and other text throughout your WordPress database. It is built for the common migration
jobs: moving from HTTP to HTTPS, switching domains, or cleaning up an old CDN or
media URL.

Unlike a plain SQL find-and-replace, this plugin correctly handles **serialized 
data**. It unpacks serialized arrays and objects (the format many themes and plugins
use to store settings and page-builder content), replaces the text inside, and repacks
it so your data stays valid.

#### Key features

 * A safe two-step flow: **Preview** every change first, then **Apply** — the apply
   step is locked until you confirm you have a backup.
 * **Whole word only** and **Match case** options, so searching «Unlock» need not
   touch «Unlocked».
 * Serialized-data aware, so page-builder and theme option data is not corrupted.
 * A **heads-up warning** when matches are found inside page-builder or serialized
   data (e.g. Elementor), where a replacement could affect your layout.
 * Search across posts, post meta, options, terms, term meta, and comments — you
   choose which.
 * Optional regular-expression matching (the unsafe `/e` modifier is blocked).
 * Batched processing to keep memory use low on large sites.
 * Automatically clears caches after a change — for every major page builder and
   caching plugin — so edits show on the front end.
 * A downloadable CSV log of every change.
 * A WP-CLI command for scripted or large migrations.
 * No tracking, no external requests, no ads, no upsells.

#### Who makes this

Ethereal Link Replacer is developed by **Manuel Zela** at [Ethereal Web Solution](https://etherealwebsolution.com/).
Plugin home page: [etherealwebsolution.com/ethereal-link-replacer](https://etherealwebsolution.com/ethereal-link-replacer/).

### Important: back up first

This plugin edits your live database. Changes made in a real (non-dry-run) pass **
cannot be undone from within the plugin**. Always take a complete database backup
before running a live replacement, and preview with a dry run first.

## Installasjon

 1. Upload the `ethereal-link-replacer` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory,
    or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.
 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** screen in WordPress.
 3. Go to **Link Replacer** in the admin menu.
 4. Enter your search and replacement values, choose the tables, run a **dry run**,
    then run for real once you are satisfied.

## Ofte stilte spørsmål

### Does it handle serialized data?

Yes. Serialized arrays and objects are unpacked, edited, and repacked so string 
lengths stay correct and the data remains valid.

### Can I undo a replacement?

Not from the plugin. Because it writes directly to the database, you should always
keep a backup and preview with a dry run before running for real.

### Can I use it from the command line?

Yes. Example:

    ```
    wp ethlr replace --search="https://old.com" --replace="https://new.com" --dry
    ```

Remove `--dry` to apply the changes. Add `--regex` to treat the search value as 
a regular expression.

### Will it change my site URL?

The `siteurl` and `home` options are skipped on purpose to avoid locking you out.
Change those from **Settings  General**.

## Vurderinger

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Excellent](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-14351/)󠁿

 [scorpio129](https://profiles.wordpress.org/scorpio129/) 29. september, 2026

Five Star ⭐️

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s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[Fantastic Plugin for Replacing Links and Words](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fantastic-plugin-for-replacing-links-and-words/)󠁿

 [lunahome](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lunahome/) 28. september, 2026

I tried Ethereal Link Replacer and it’s fantastic—I was able to easily replace links
and words across my website!

![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0712457dba4ddf85c79d2a65aa6b34e7782948df362fbe04c53e6ffae914ae27?
s=60&d=retro&r=g)

### 󠀁[E very useful plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/e-very-useful-plugin/)󠁿

 [ZED Technology](https://profiles.wordpress.org/storyc/) 18. september, 2026

E very useful plugin, not only for the links. is great for the text string also

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## Bidragsytere og utviklere

«Ethereal Link Replacer» er programvare med åpen kildekode. Følgende personer har
bidratt til denne utvidelsen:

Bidragsytere

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## Endringslogg

#### 1.0.1

 * Redesigned, friendlier admin screen with a clear Preview  Apply flow.
 * New «Whole word only» and «Match case» options.
 * New warning when matches are inside page-builder or serialized data (e.g. Elementor).
 * Automatically clears caches after applying — every major page builder (Elementor,
   Beaver Builder, Divi, Avada, Bricks, Oxygen) and the popular caching plugins.
 * Removed the header logo and made styling load reliably.
 * Clearer labels, results summary, and log wording.

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release.

## Meta

 *  Versjon **1.0.1**
 *  Sist oppdatert **3 uker siden**
 *  Aktive installasjoner **10+**
 *  WordPress-versjon ** 5.8 eller nyere **
 *  Testet opp til **7.1.2**
 *  PHP-versjon ** 7.2 eller nyere **
 *  Språk
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ethereal-link-replacer/)
 * Stikkord
 * [database](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/database/)[links](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/links/)
   [migration](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/migration/)[search replace](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/search-replace/)
   [urls](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/urls/)
 *  [Avansert visning](https://nb.wordpress.org/plugins/ethereal-link-replacer/advanced/)

## Vurderinger

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## Bidragsytere

 *   [ manuelzela ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/manuelzela30/)

## Brukerstøtte

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