FG Fix Serialized Strings
Fix the broken serialized strings in the options and postmeta tables
The facts
- Rating
- 3.7★ from 3
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 14 Aug 2026
- Added
- Oct 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- WP 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Downloads
- 12,577
Our analysis
AI-assistedFG Fix Serialized Strings is a WordPress plugin designed to repair serialized strings in the wp_options table. It recalculates the length of each string, which can be particularly useful after performing a global search and replace in an SQL dump during a migration.
The plugin also repairs the postmeta table and restores lost text widgets. It is suitable for users who have migrated their WordPress site and need to fix issues related to serialized data.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users who have recently migrated their site and need to fix serialized data issues.
What it does well
- ✓Repairs serialized strings in the wp_options table
- ✓Recalculates string lengths
- ✓Repairs the postmeta table
- ✓Restores lost text widgets
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Limited to fixing serialized strings
- •No additional features mentioned
- •Data on user ratings and active installs is minimal
Verdict
FG Fix Serialized Strings provides a specific solution for repairing serialized strings after migrations. It may be useful for users facing related issues, but its functionality is limited to this purpose.
From the developer
Kerfred's own description of FG Fix Serialized Strings, lightly tidied.
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