Database Backup for WordPress vs WP phpMyAdmin (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, WP phpMyAdmin has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 58 reviews) while Database Backup for WordPress leads in active installations (70K+ vs 50K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Database Backup for WordPress has accumulated 3.7M+ total downloads while WP phpMyAdmin has 1.1M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Database Backup for WordPress | WP phpMyAdmin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 66 | ◄ | 58 |
| Active Installs | 70K+ | ◄ | 50K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.7M+ | ◄ | 1.1M+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 3 years ago | ► | 5 months ago |
| First Released | 2005 | 2018 | |
| Age | 21 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.6.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.2 | 5.2.2.01 |
Rating Breakdown
Database Backup for WordPress
WP phpMyAdmin
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Database Backup for WordPress averaged approximately 40 daily downloads while WP phpMyAdmin averaged 240.
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 phpMyAdmin Reviews
very useful plugin
I’m using it regularly and also donated for the developers cause this a really helpful solution.
Super!
Very useful to fix the Domain Url for WP Multisite! 🙂 I’ll follow to offer you a little Beer as Donation. Many Thanks!
Perfect plugin
Easy to understand the plugins
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