Database Backup for WordPress vs WP-DBManager (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, Database Backup for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 66 reviews) and leads in active installations (70K+ vs 60K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Database Backup for WordPress has accumulated 3.7M+ total downloads while WP-DBManager has 3.1M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Database Backup for WordPress | WP-DBManager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 66 | ► | 94 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 60K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.7M+ | ◄ | 3.1M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2005 | 2006 | |
| Age | 21 years | 20 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6.0+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.2 | 2.80.10 |
Rating Breakdown
Database Backup for WordPress
WP-DBManager
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Database Backup for WordPress averaged approximately 40 daily downloads while WP-DBManager averaged 87.
Recent Reviews
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
WP-DBManager Reviews
Remove all submissions in elementor
Great plugin. I have used to clean up all submissions in elementor
Best one for my particular needs, thanks!
I use this along with a Windows program called Backup4All on my server to create regular backups of my WP instances to Amazon S3. It’s also easy to do an instant db backup and then zip up the site fol
This was one tool used to help me bring back my wp site
1st, I was able to target the files I wanted to clean. I would like to add just be careful what you remove. Then I was able to reinstall a program and it worked. Not sure the tecnical reasons why it
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