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Automatic Domain Changer

By nuagelab

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Automatic Domain Changer Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically updates WordPress database tables when a domain name changes. Easily migrate between domains, including www and http/https links.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.68/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 29+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin automatically detects a domain name change, and updates all the WordPress tables in the database to reflect this change.

It allows you to easily migrate a WordPress site from one domain to another. You can migrate both www.domain.com and domain.com at once, as well as http and https links simultaneously.

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This plugin supports multiple languages including English, French, Spanish, and Slovak.

Comparing to Alternatives

Automatic Domain Changer has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique solution for domain migration tasks.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Automates domain name changes in the database efficiently
Saves significant time during site migrations
User-friendly for those unfamiliar with direct MySQL commands
Lightweight and focused functionality

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with certain themes and page builders like Cornerstone and Xtheme
Limited handling of large rule sets causing errors
No pro version or advanced features available
Past security vulnerability (now fixed) may concern cautious users

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's utility, though a minority report functionality issues.

Positive highlights

'A very useful plugin to update the database on domain name change' - peopleinside
'Easy Automatic Domain Changer Thanks' - rodolpheb98
'Plugin works and it saved me a lot of time' - rickgreen
'Does what it needs to do, use it a lot' - premmarga

Common complaints

Does not work with Cornerstone Version 2.1.7+ and Xtheme Version 5.2.5
Plugin fails to work for some users without clear error messages

Weaknesses

Limited compatibility with some themes and page builders
Issues handling large rule sets causing errors
No advanced features or premium support options
Past reflected XSS vulnerability, though fixed

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing a straightforward, free tool to automate domain changes in WordPress databases, especially those without deep technical knowledge of SQL.

Not ideal for

Users relying on complex themes or page builders like Cornerstone and Xtheme, or those requiring advanced features and guaranteed compatibility with large rule sets.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core functionality to automatically update domain names in the database during migrations.

Final Verdict

Automatic Domain Changer stands out as a simple yet effective tool for automating domain updates in WordPress databases, highly rated by most users for saving time and easing migrations. Its lack of direct alternatives highlights its niche utility.

However, compatibility issues with certain themes and a past security vulnerability, albeit fixed, suggest cautious use. The absence of a pro version limits advanced functionality, making it best suited for straightforward domain change tasks.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Automatic Domain Changer plugin.

domain change

wordpress migration

update links

Screenshots

FAQ

It scans all the tables with the same table prefix as WordPress. It fetches each row, unserialize values as needed, and replace the old domain by the new.