Automatic WordPress database backups with mysqldump or PHP fallback. Supports email and reliable real cron jobs.
As of April 2026, DB Backup by Fairshare.tech is a WordPress mysql plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 293 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Database Backup for WordPress.
DB Backup by Fairshare.tech lets you create automated WordPress database backups on your preferred schedule. It uses mysqldump if available for fast and reliable backups, and falls back to a PHP-based method if mysqldump is unavailable.
Backups are stored securely in your wp-content/uploads/db_backup/ directory, and you can choose to have them emailed to your admin email address. The plugin provides a settings page for configuration and supports triggering backups via a real cron job for reliability.
wp-content/uploads/db_backup/ with timestamped filenames.mysqldump if available, with PHP fallback.| WordPress | 5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
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