WP-DBManager vs Flexible Table Block (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP-DBManager

WP-DBManager

4.4(94)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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VS
Flexible Table Block

Flexible Table Block

4.9(32)

40K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View Flexible Table Block

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Flexible Table Block has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 32 reviews) while WP-DBManager leads in active installations (60K+ vs 40K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-DBManager has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Flexible Table Block has 289K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5WP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block4.9/5
Total Reviews
94WP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block32
Active Installs
60K+WP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block40K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+WP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block289K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block100%
Last Updated
1 year agoWP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block1 month ago
First Released
2006WP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block2021
Age
20 yearsWP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block5 years
WP Requires
4.0+WP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block6.9+
PHP Requires
false+WP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block8.0+
Business Model
FreeWP-DBManager
Flexible Table BlockFree
Latest Version
2.80.10WP-DBManager
Flexible Table Block3.7.0

Rating Breakdown

WP-DBManager

4.4/5(94 reviews)
5
82%
4
3%
3
2%
2
0%
1
13%

Flexible Table Block

4.9/5(32 reviews)
5
91%
4
9%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WP-DBManager Reviews

by modes200

Remove all submissions in elementor

Great plugin. I have used to clean up all submissions in elementor

by robaxxx

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

by jamesoutland

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

Flexible Table Block Reviews

by bmoooooo

Works Perfectly

This is a great plugin, works perfectly and is so quick to use.I would like to ask for an enhancement. The ability to move columns left or right, and rows up or down, essentially to reorder them. t

by James Dilworth

Just what you need to build custom table layouts

Thank you! This is just the ticket. The fancy table plugins are overkill and clutter up the dashboard. I just needed a way to be able to customize tables in blog posts…. simple things like styling cel

by Quentin Le Duff

Excellent

Excellent plugin, good work !

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP-DBManager or Flexible Table Block more popular?
WP-DBManager has 60K+ active installations while Flexible Table Block has 40K+. WP-DBManager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-DBManager or Flexible Table Block?
WP-DBManager has a 4.4/5 rating from 94 reviews, while Flexible Table Block has a 4.9/5 rating from 32 reviews.
Are WP-DBManager and Flexible Table Block free?
WP-DBManager is free and Flexible Table Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-DBManager or Flexible Table Block?
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?
WP-DBManager was last updated 1 year ago and Flexible Table Block was last updated 1 month ago.

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