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Retrieves posts (or pages) with a certain custom field (e.g. to permanently show your most recommended posts in a widget) and displays them in a list. The plugin uses a custom field named must-read if it exists in a post or a page. If the field exists in a page or post and has the value true, the post automatically will be shown in the widget.
<h4>What’s new</h4>
2.0.2: Stripping HTML tags from titles (thanks, Reinaldo!) 
2.0.1: Several sorting options added, check out the widget configuration area.
<h4>Use it as a Widget</h4>
If your theme supports widgets, simply drag it to your sidebar. You can specify the maximum number of posts to be shown in the widget. You can also change the widget’s title to something like “Most recommended posts”, “FAQ”, “Read first” or whatever you like.
<h4>Use it in a .php page</h4>
Just put <code><?php get_mustread(); ?></code> in your template. You could even use it within your posts or pages using the <a href="https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/exec-php/" rel="ugc">Exec-PHP plugin</a> that allows you to put php code fragments directly into the text. This allows you to create a static page or a post showing your most recommended posts. The get_mustread function takes 4 optional arguments: title, maximum number of posts to be shown, name of the custom tag, sort order. Optional means you don’t have to specify any parameters if you don’t need to.
<h4>Marking a post or page to be included</h4>
If you’re using the plugin for the first time, click “Add new custom field” to add the field name must-read and insert true in the value field of the page or post you want to be shown in the new widget. Once you want to display an additional post in the widget, just select it from the custom field drop-down box and insert “true” in the value field. 
If you don’t want the custom field to be named must-read you can also change it to something else. The custom field value always has to start with true for the page or post to appear in the list.
<h4>Custom sort order</h4>
The plugin features several self explanatory sorting options. You can also specify a custom sort order. Just add a semi-colon and a sort-number after true in the custom value field. The field value for your 1st post would be true;01 and the 2nd field would like true;02 and so on. This gives you full flexibility over the positioning of your posts or pages in the Must-Read-Posts list. If you mix sorted and unsorted posts or pages, the ones with no number will be sorted first. If you have a bunch of posts or pages that you just want to sort at the end use something like true;99 on all of them to move them at the end of the sort order.
<h4>Remove a post or page from the Must-ReadPosts list</h4>
To remove a post or page from the Must-Read-Posts list set the custom-field-value to false or remove the custom-field from the post or pages.

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Retrieves posts and pages with a certain custom field (e.g. to permanently show your most recommended posts in a widget) and displays them in a list.

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<h4>Important Note</h4>
<blockquote>
This plugin is a fork of a <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/velvet-blues-update-urls/#description" rel="ugc">Velvet Blues Update URLS</a>. Since, Velvet Blues Update URLS plugin is not actively maintained and not tested with the latest version of WordPress, We decided to maintain and continue to improve.
So, if you are already using Velvet Blues Update URLS plugin, simply download this plugin and start using it.
</blockquote>
If you move your WordPress website to a new domain name, you will find that internal links to pages and references to images are not updated. Instead, these links and references will point to your old domain name. This plugin fixes that problem by helping you change old urls and links in your website.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>👉 Users can choose to update links embedded in content, excerpts, or custom fields</li>
<li>👉 Users can choose whether to update links for attachments</li>
<li>👉 View how many items were updated</li>
</ul>
<h3>🚀 Time-Saving Features in Update URLs PRO</h3>
Upgrade to PRO and unlock powerful tools designed to give you complete control, safety, and efficiency while performing database search & replace operations.
<blockquote>
👉 Select Specific Tables for Search/Replace 
 Choose exactly which WordPress database tables you want to update. No unnecessary changes — only modify what truly matters.
👉 Perform a Safe Dry Run 
 Preview the changes before applying them. The Dry Run feature shows exactly what will be updated, helping you avoid costly mistakes.
👉 Choose Which Results to Apply 
 After running a Dry Run, you can either apply all changes or selectively execute specific search/replace results. Full precision. Full control.
👉 One-Click Database Export & Import 
 Always backup before making database changes — and now you can do it instantly. PRO includes a built-in one-click database backup and restore feature, so you’re always protected.
👉 Complete Search/Replace History 
 Keep track of every operation performed. View detailed history logs to monitor changes and maintain accountability.
👉 One-Click Undo (Rollback) 
 Made a mistake? No problem. Instantly undo or roll back a search/replace operation with a single click.
👉 Save & Load Custom Profiles 
 Frequently repeat the same search/replace tasks? Save custom profiles and reload them anytime to streamline recurring workflows.
👉 Priority Email Support and updates 
 Your success matters to us. PRO users receive priority support and ongoing updates to ensure a smooth and reliable experience.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://kaizencoders.com/update-urls" rel="nofollow ugc">Update URLs PRO</a> is built for developers, agencies, and site owners who want speed, safety, and total confidence while managing their WordPress database.
Spread The Love ❤️
If you like Update URLs, please leave a <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/update-urls/reviews/#new-post" rel="ugc">five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</a> and also spread the word about it via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-urls/" rel="nofollow ugc">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://wordpress.org/plugins/update-urls/" rel="nofollow ugc">Twitter</a>. That helps fellow website owners assess Update URLs easily and benefit from it!
What’s Next
If you like this plugin then consider checking out our other solutions:
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/url-shortify/" rel="ugc">URL Shortify</a> – Simple, Powerful and Easy URL Shortener Plugin For WordPress.
<blockquote>
URL Shortify helps you beautify, manage, and share any URL on or off of your WordPress website. Create links that look how you want using your domain name! It’s a Simple, Easy & Elegant self hosted alternative to Bitly, TinyURL, Cuttly, Pretty Links, URL Shortener By My Theme Shop, Rebrandly, BL.Link, Short.io, and many other SaaS URL Shortener services.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/social-linkz/" rel="ugc">Social Linkz</a> – Lightweight and fast social media sharing plugin
<blockquote>
Easily place social share icon on your posts, pages etc..
</blockquote>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/utilitify/" rel="ugc">Utilitify</a> – Supercharge Your WordPress Site With Power Pack WordPress Utilities
<blockquote>
It’s a simple & neat plugin which helps you to customize your WordPress setup in a very elegant way.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/logify/" rel="ugc">Logify</a>
<blockquote>
Logify is a comprehensive logging and monitoring plugin for WordPress that helps you keep track of various activities and events on your website. It provides detailed logs of user actions, system events, and errors, allowing you to monitor and troubleshoot your site effectively.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/magic-link/" rel="ugc">Magic Link</a>
<blockquote>
Magic Link is a passwordless authentication plugin for WordPress that allows users to log in securely via email links. It eliminates the need for traditional passwords, enhancing both security and user convenience.
With Magic Link, users simply enter their email address, receive a unique login link, and gain instant access to their accounts. This plugin is perfect for improving user experience while maintaining strong security standards.
</blockquote>

Search & Replace Everything – Quick and Easy Way to Find and Replace Text, Links

We used to use the Velvet one but it seems to have been abandoned. Glad to see that they took over development.

We tried this one on a few websites and it has changed the URLs successfully. Saved us lots of time. Tested the websites after and they're fine.

Works well


I come from Velvet Blues plugin that used to do the same job, but abandoned with a serious security flaw (and ultimately banned from downloaded again from wp.org). I was looking for that plugin and found your fork. Thanks again for keeping it up-to-date.


Thanks for keeping it updated

Quick and Easy way to search all URLS, Content and replace them with new links and content in WordPress website.

Must Read Posts vs Search & Replace Everything – Quick and Easy Way to Find and Replace Text, Links