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WP-DBManager vs iControlWP (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
View WP-DBManager
VS
iControlWP

iControlWP

4.8(63)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
View iControlWP

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, iControlWP has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 63 reviews) while WP-DBManager leads in active installations (60K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP-DBManager has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while iControlWP has 286K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5WP-DBManager
►
iControlWP4.8/5
Total Reviews
94WP-DBManager
◄
iControlWP63
Active Installs
60K+WP-DBManager
◄
iControlWP1.0K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+WP-DBManager
◄
iControlWP286K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP-DBManager
iControlWPN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoWP-DBManager
►
iControlWP1 month ago
First Released
2006WP-DBManager
iControlWP2012
Age
20 yearsWP-DBManager
iControlWP14 years
WP Requires
4.0+WP-DBManager
iControlWP4.9+
PHP Requires
false+WP-DBManager
iControlWP7.4+
Business Model
FreeWP-DBManager
iControlWPFree
Latest Version
2.80.10WP-DBManager
iControlWP5.5.4

Rating Breakdown

WP-DBManager

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

iControlWP

4.8/5(63 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
2%
2
0%
1
5%

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

iControlWP Reviews

by alexandreracine

No free version

Sure, free for 15 days, but there is no free plans for individuals after the trial. This extention is made for companies, not individuals.

by J Green

Comprehensive Management Tool with GREAT Support

I love having all my clients’ websites in one place with all WP & security management settings accessible. This WordPress Site Management system is all around awesome, and their support is better than

by memralife

Site management that just works

Running a number of sites with associated staging sites, this management system just works. Keeps all the sites up to date with one logon and interface. Copes with sites with dodgy plugins that don’t

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP-DBManager or iControlWP more popular?
WP-DBManager has 60K+ active installations while iControlWP has 1.0K+. WP-DBManager is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP-DBManager or iControlWP?
WP-DBManager has a 4.4/5 rating from 94 reviews, while iControlWP has a 4.8/5 rating from 63 reviews.
Are WP-DBManager and iControlWP free?
WP-DBManager is free and iControlWP is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP-DBManager or iControlWP?
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 iControlWP was last updated 1 month ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.