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Asked: 2026-06-04T09:44:59+00:00

I’m trying to update a WordPress table (wp_posts) that is using a URL with

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I’m trying to update a WordPress table (wp_posts) that is using a URL with a two digit random number between 10 and 20 inside the URL to a new URL for a move to a new CDN. Here is an example of what I am trying to do: 

UPDATE wp_posts SET post_content = REPLACE (post_content, 'http://media13.oldcdn.com', 'http://newcdn.com');

That’s fine and would (I believe) work well for what I want to accomplish except the number 13 in the example above could be any number between 10 and 20.

I think that I want something like this (but I am not savy in the ways of the database): 

UPDATE wp_posts SET post_content = REPLACE (post_content, 'http://media REGEXP '\d\d' .oldcdn.com', 'http://newcdn.com');

Please help!

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  1. Editorial Team

    SQL supports wild cards in query strings in where clauses – e.g.

    LIKE 'http://media__.oldcdn.com'

    but not in Replace – you’ll probably need a script for what you’re trying to do. I found a solution here: How to Use Regexp in MySQL Replace Commands?

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