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Database Backup for WordPress vs Convert WP Database to UTF-8 (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
View Database Backup for WordPress
VS
Convert WP Database to UTF-8

Convert WP Database to UTF-8

5(4)

300 active installs

Free

Updated 14 years ago
View Convert WP Database to UTF-8

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Convert WP Database to UTF-8 has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Database Backup for WordPress leads in active installations (70K+ vs 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. Database Backup for WordPress has accumulated 3.7M+ total downloads while Convert WP Database to UTF-8 has 36K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Database Backup for WordPress
►
Convert WP Database to UTF-85/5
Total Reviews
66Database Backup for WordPress
◄
Convert WP Database to UTF-84
Active Installs
70K+Database Backup for WordPress
◄
Convert WP Database to UTF-8300
Total Downloads
3.7M+Database Backup for WordPress
◄
Convert WP Database to UTF-836K+
Support Resolution
N/ADatabase Backup for WordPress
Convert WP Database to UTF-8N/A
Last Updated
3 years agoDatabase Backup for WordPress
◄
Convert WP Database to UTF-814 years ago
First Released
2005Database Backup for WordPress
Convert WP Database to UTF-82009
Age
21 yearsDatabase Backup for WordPress
Convert WP Database to UTF-817 years
WP Requires
3.6.0+Database Backup for WordPress
Convert WP Database to UTF-82.0.2+
PHP Requires
5.3+Database Backup for WordPress
Convert WP Database to UTF-8false+
Business Model
FreeDatabase Backup for WordPress
Convert WP Database to UTF-8Free
Latest Version
2.5.2Database Backup for WordPress
Convert WP Database to UTF-81.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Database Backup for WordPress

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

Convert WP Database to UTF-8

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
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

Convert WP Database to UTF-8 Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Database Backup for WordPress or Convert WP Database to UTF-8 more popular?
Database Backup for WordPress has 70K+ active installations while Convert WP Database to UTF-8 has 300. Database Backup for WordPress is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Database Backup for WordPress or Convert WP Database to UTF-8?
Database Backup for WordPress has a 4.5/5 rating from 66 reviews, while Convert WP Database to UTF-8 has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Database Backup for WordPress and Convert WP Database to UTF-8 free?
Database Backup for WordPress is free and Convert WP Database to UTF-8 is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Database Backup for WordPress or Convert WP Database to UTF-8?
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 Convert WP Database to UTF-8 was last updated 14 years ago.

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