Menu Backup & Restore vs Search & Replace — WordPress

Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export vs Search & Replace

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Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export

5.0·3reviews·400+installs

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1. Listing metadata

Field-level data

	Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export	Search & Replace
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Description	3419 / 5000 chars68% used	1544 / 5000 chars31% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	Matthew Reilly	WP Media
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At a glance

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Feature comparison between Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export and Search & Replace
Metric	Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export	Search & Replace
Rating	★ 5.0 ★	4.3 ★
Total reviews	3	★ 283
Active installs	400+	100,000+
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3. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export

Menu Backup & Restore protects every WordPress menu, both classic nav_menu menus and block-theme wp_navigation posts edited in the Site Editor, with automatic backups, one-click restoration, and powerful import/export capabilities. Transfer menus between sites seamlessly with intelligent per-item mapping that rewrites page, post, and category references for the target site. Key Features Automatic backup of menus when they are updated Works with both classic menus (nav_menu) and block-theme menus (wp_navigation posts edited in the Site Editor) Site Editor inspector panel — back up, restore, rename, or apply a backup from another menu without leaving the editor, with a Navigation block selected In-place restore replaces the existing menu directly, no duplicate menus, theme locations stay assigned Import and export menus as JSON files for portability or locally saved backups Multi-menu export and import — select multiple menus or backups to export in a single file Transfer menus between sites with intelligent object mapping, can be used to update menus from development to production sites without full site migration Manual mapping interface to override automatic matches and map menu items to specific pages, posts, or taxonomies during import Preserves complete menu structure: hierarchy, theme locations, CSS classes, and third-party plugin data (post_meta) icons etc… Bulk actions — select multiple backups to export or delete at once Rename backups inline with a click Configurable maximum number of backups to keep See who saved and created the backup Tab-based interface for better organisation Simple and intuitive user interface No database modifications required Lightweight and fast How It Works The plugin automatically creates a backup whenever you update a menu Backups are stored in the WordPress options table with complete menu structure (hierarchy, locations, CSS classes, custom post_meta) Manage backups from the legacy Menus page (classic themes), the Appearance > Menu Backups page (block themes), or inline from the Site Editor inspector when editing a Navigation block — rename, export, delete, restore, or bulk-select Restore any previous version with a single click, the existing menu is updated in-place, keeping theme locations intact Export one or multiple menus as a single JSON file for portability or import to other sites Configure the maximum number of backups to keep in the settings Requirements WordPress 5.0 or higher PHP 7.2 or higher What Users Have to Say on Reddit “That’s a super useful idea! Menus are so easy to wipe out by accident, and restoring from a full backup always feels like overkill. Nice work!” “Really appreciate it, This will come in handy alot!” “Oh man, I’ve done this before too. Lost a big menu while trying to rearrange items and it was gone in a click. Ended up re-building from scratch. This plugin sounds like a lifesaver — surprised WordPress hasn’t built something like this in by default.” “Kind of an automatic backup vs having to schedule one.” “that’s a killer quality of life plugin wp’s missing so many of those “one click undo” features for common mistakes” “Great idea! I do this more often than I care to admit. This needs to be in Core!” “Dude I literally do this all the time and actually did it less than an hour ago. I hate how the WordPress menu isn’t stored normally. Thanks for this!”

Top keywords

menu14×2.56%
menus13×2.38%
backups10×1.83%
backup7×1.28%
export7×1.28%
site6×1.10%
editor5×0.92%
import5×0.92%
restore5×0.92%
wordpress5×0.92%
automatic4×0.73%
click4×0.73%

Search & Replace

With Search & Replace you can search for everything and replace this with everything but before you do this you can easily create a simple database backup and restore it. For avoiding problem please keep in mind that this plugin search and replace strictly what is specified in “Replace With”. Common error example: Search For: http://web.com/wordpress/ Replace With: http://neuweb.com/wordpress The url become something like: http://neuweb.com/wordpresscontent/… Correct “Replace with”: Search For: http://web.com/wordpress/ Replace With: http://neuweb.com/wordpress/ The url become something like: http://neuweb.com/wordpress/content/… We have implemented special features! The first one is “Replace a Domain / URL” that is useful for a quick and simple transfer or a migration of a WordPress site. The second feature is full support for serialized data. There are a lot more features – check them out! 🙂 Our goal with this plugin is to give you a good solution for manipulating your data for both Developers and Users of WordPress. Note: This plugin requires PHP 5.6 or higher to be activated. Checkout our GitHub Repository Features Search & replace data in your WordPress database Change domain/URL of WordPress installation Handle serialized data Choose dry run or download SQL file Change table prefix Backup & restore your database WordPress Multisite support Localized and ready for your own language Crafted by WP Media Made by WP Media. Donation? You want to donate – we prefer a positive review, not more.

Top keywords

wordpress10×4.08%
replace9×3.67%
com6×2.45%
http6×2.45%
search6×2.45%
com wordpress5×2.04%
data4×1.63%

Frequently asked

Common questions about this comparison

Which has better reviews, Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export or Search & Replace?

Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 3 reviews) compared to Search & Replace (4.3★ from 283 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export or Search & Replace?

Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.3★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export or Search & Replace?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Search & Replace has the deeper published review base (283 vs 3), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (3 reviews). Search & Replace typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (283 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export and Search & Replace?

Migration support varies by app and category. Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export and Search & Replace both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export vs Search & Replace

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Should I choose Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export or Search & Replace?

Which is faster to set up, Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export or Search & Replace?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Menu Backup & Restore + Import/Export and Search & Replace?

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