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Database Backup for WordPress vs Persistent database connection updater (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Database Backup for WordPress

Database Backup for WordPress

4.5(66)

70K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
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Persistent database connection updater

Persistent database connection updater

4(1)

80 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Database Backup for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 66 reviews) and leads in active installations (70K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. Database Backup for WordPress has accumulated 3.7M+ total downloads while Persistent database connection updater has 4.9K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Database Backup for WordPress
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Persistent database connection updater4/5
Total Reviews
66Database Backup for WordPress
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Persistent database connection updater1
Active Installs
70K+Database Backup for WordPress
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Persistent database connection updater80
Total Downloads
3.7M+Database Backup for WordPress
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Persistent database connection updater4.9K+
Support Resolution
N/ADatabase Backup for WordPress
Persistent database connection updaterN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoDatabase Backup for WordPress
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Persistent database connection updater11 years ago
First Released
2005Database Backup for WordPress
Persistent database connection updater2014
Age
21 yearsDatabase Backup for WordPress
Persistent database connection updater12 years
WP Requires
3.6.0+Database Backup for WordPress
Persistent database connection updater3.9.1+
PHP Requires
5.3+Database Backup for WordPress
Persistent database connection updaterfalse+
Business Model
FreeDatabase Backup for WordPress
Persistent database connection updaterFree
Latest Version
2.5.2Database Backup for WordPress
Persistent database connection updater1.0

Rating Breakdown

Database Backup for WordPress

4.5/5(66 reviews)
5
80%
4
5%
3
5%
2
3%
1
8%

Persistent database connection updater

4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Database Backup for WordPress Reviews

by Vu Tru So

very slow

Very slow, Please make it faster This topic was modified 3 years, 11 months ago by Vu Tru So.

by meisterleise

does it’s job

…but it’s very, very slow. So don’t use it, if you’re in hurry! 🤣

Good plugin

The backups went fine and I saved them on my computer. The problem came after my site went wonky and I tried to restore. Then I noticed that the “Restore” function is a premium addition. After a confu

Persistent database connection updater Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Database Backup for WordPress or Persistent database connection updater more popular?
Database Backup for WordPress has 70K+ active installations while Persistent database connection updater has 80. Database Backup for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Database Backup for WordPress or Persistent database connection updater?
Database Backup for WordPress has a 4.5/5 rating from 66 reviews, while Persistent database connection updater has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Database Backup for WordPress and Persistent database connection updater free?
Database Backup for WordPress is free and Persistent database connection updater is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Database Backup for WordPress or Persistent database connection updater?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Database Backup for WordPress was last updated 3 years ago and Persistent database connection updater was last updated 11 years ago.

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