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FG Fix Serialized Strings
This plugin fixes the serialized strings in the wp_options table. It recalculate the length of each strings. It can be useful after a migration if you have done a global search/replace in the SQL dump. Major features include: Repair the options table Repair the postmeta table Restore the lost text w
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 3.0 and PHP 5.6.
SourceWordPress plugins · Oct 24, 2026
01 / Source details
This plugin fixes the serialized strings in the wp_options table. It recalculate the length of each strings. It can be useful after a migration if you have done a global search/replace in the SQL dump.
Major features include:
- Repair the options table
- Repair the postmeta table
- Restore the lost text widgets
Translations
- English (default)
- French (fr_FR)
- other can be translated
See it in action
A closer look.
02 / Source details
- 01Install the plugin in the Admin => Plugins menu => Add New => Upload => Select the zip file => Install Now
- 02Activate the plugin in the Admin => Plugins menu
- 03Go to the plugin screen: Tools => Fix serialized strings
03 / Source details
Frequently asked questions.
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Don’t hesitate to let a comment on the forum or to report bugs if you found some. https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fg-fix-serialized-strings
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