Database Backup for WordPress vs SQL Executioner (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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SQL Executioner

SQL Executioner

4.6(11)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SQL Executioner has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 11 reviews) while Database Backup for WordPress leads in active installations (70K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Database Backup for WordPress has accumulated 3.7M+ total downloads while SQL Executioner has 53K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Database Backup for WordPress
SQL Executioner4.6/5
Total Reviews
66Database Backup for WordPress
SQL Executioner11
Active Installs
70K+Database Backup for WordPress
SQL Executioner2.0K+
Total Downloads
3.7M+Database Backup for WordPress
SQL Executioner53K+
Support Resolution
N/ADatabase Backup for WordPress
SQL ExecutionerN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoDatabase Backup for WordPress
SQL Executioner9 years ago
First Released
2005Database Backup for WordPress
SQL Executioner2012
Age
21 yearsDatabase Backup for WordPress
SQL Executioner14 years
WP Requires
3.6.0+Database Backup for WordPress
SQL Executioner3.0+
PHP Requires
5.3+Database Backup for WordPress
SQL Executionerfalse+
Business Model
FreeDatabase Backup for WordPress
SQL ExecutionerFree
Latest Version
2.5.2Database Backup for WordPress
SQL Executioner1.4

Rating Breakdown

Database Backup for WordPress

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

SQL Executioner

4.6/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
18%
3
9%
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

SQL Executioner Reviews

by neilturn

Still works for deleting 40,000 pending comments

Haven’t tested more than that, but it still does in 2021. Nice.

by herchen

Amazing Tool

I use this plugin on a daily basis to run quick queries in the database while developing. Very very helpful!!!

by br3wow

Outstanding Plugin!

It is a great help!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Database Backup for WordPress or SQL Executioner more popular?
Database Backup for WordPress has 70K+ active installations while SQL Executioner has 2.0K+. Database Backup for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Database Backup for WordPress or SQL Executioner?
Database Backup for WordPress has a 4.5/5 rating from 66 reviews, while SQL Executioner has a 4.6/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Database Backup for WordPress and SQL Executioner free?
Database Backup for WordPress is free and SQL Executioner is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Database Backup for WordPress or SQL Executioner?
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 SQL Executioner was last updated 9 years ago.

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