Search Regex vs Database Backup for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Database Backup for WordPress
70K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Search Regex has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 97 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 70K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Search Regex has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Database Backup for WordPress has 3.7M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Search Regex | Database Backup for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 97 | ◄ | 66 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 70K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.4M+ | ► | 3.7M+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2007 | 2005 | |
| Age | 19 years | 21 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 3.6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4.1 | 2.5.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Search Regex
Database Backup for WordPress
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Search Regex averaged approximately 886 daily downloads while Database Backup for WordPress averaged 40.
Recent Reviews
Search Regex Reviews
Handy for search-and-replace, but “Delete Matches” is dangerous
This plugin does a great job when you just want to find and replace text across your site. The interface is clear, the regex support works well, and the preview feature is very useful. However, the
Amazing
Dear John, you are so GODLEY!! thank you for this wonderful super helpful plugin! May I buy you a ticket to Disneyland?? 😉
Incredibly powerful!
Incredibly powerful search tool for your dashboard, especially useful if, for example, you’ve moved to a new server (or a new site structure), or someone’s changed their name, or any other reason you
Database Backup for WordPress Reviews
very slow
Very slow, Please make it faster This topic was modified 3 years, 11 months ago by Vu Tru So.
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
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