Secure DB Connection vs My wpdb (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Secure DB Connection has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (100 vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Secure DB Connection has accumulated 24K+ total downloads while My wpdb has 2.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Secure DB Connection | My wpdb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 30 |
| Total Downloads | 24K+ | ◄ | 2.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2022 | |
| Age | 10 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.5 | 3.1.6 |
Rating
5/5Secure DB Connection
My wpdb5/5
Total Reviews
3Secure DB Connection
◄My wpdb2
Active Installs
100Secure DB Connection
◄My wpdb30
Total Downloads
24K+Secure DB Connection
◄My wpdb2.4K+
Support Resolution
N/ASecure DB Connection
My wpdbN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoSecure DB Connection
►My wpdb3 years ago
First Released
2016Secure DB Connection
My wpdb2022
Age
10 yearsSecure DB Connection
My wpdb4 years
WP Requires
4.9+Secure DB Connection
My wpdb4.9+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Secure DB Connection
My wpdb7.0+
Business Model
FreeSecure DB Connection
My wpdbFree
Latest Version
1.1.5Secure DB Connection
My wpdb3.1.6
Rating Breakdown
Secure DB Connection
5/5(3 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
My wpdb
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Secure DB Connection or My wpdb more popular?
Secure DB Connection has 100 active installations while My wpdb has 30. Secure DB Connection is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Secure DB Connection or My wpdb?
Secure DB Connection has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, while My wpdb has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Secure DB Connection and My wpdb free?
Secure DB Connection is free and My wpdb is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Secure DB Connection or My wpdb?
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?
Secure DB Connection was last updated 7 years ago and My wpdb was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.