Finds but Won't Replace SERIALIZED DATA (EDITED)

But why? It is important that you describe the problem. Often is only the problem, that you switch from search to replace on the radio button. Also important, that the plugin don’t replace data inside a serialized data string, like options. But if you search for data, then see you the hint in the results.

I first insert the string to search for. I see the # of items in the results. There are a lot. I then add the replace string and switch the radio button. Run…then nothing. 0 Changes it says.

I even tried the bottom and selected all…still 0 replaced. I will gladly work with you to determine the cause if you like. Just let me know how I can help! It is a fantastic idea and as it can find them I am sure it can replace them…just don’t know why it isn’t.

Much thanks for your response. I’d say that is worth at least 1 more star.

Serialized…yes. That is why. So, as this didn’t help ME at all I will change my rating to a 3 as it can only perform 1/2 the task necessary. Thank you for your work on this project. I sincerely hope you can find a way to include the serialized data also in the future.

This plugin use a default sql statemant, that can’t replace data in serialized stings. But you can use the project https://github.com/interconnectit/Search-Replace-DB or https://github.com/wp-cli/wp-cli – that works outside the WP install and work also with serialized data.