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DB Snapshot

Extends WP-CLI to include a db checkpoint for development purposes.

By Gary Kovar·Wp-cli·Free
5(1 reviews)
·10 active installs·Updated 8 years ago
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As of April 2026, DB Snapshot is a WordPress wp-cli plugin with 10 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.4+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Index WP MySQL For Speed.

5/51 reviews
10active installs
1.7K+total downloads
10 yearssince 2016

Overview

If WP-CLI is available this plugin adds 2 new commands.
wp dbsnap
creates a snapshot of your database. No fuss, no muss…
wp dbsnapback
restores the snapshot. That simple…

If you need 2 different checkpoints you can name them
wp dbsnap db-before-i-do-something-sketchy
wp dbsnapback db-before-i-do-something-sketchy

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

51 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress4.4+ requiredTested up to 4.8.28
PHPfalse+ required

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Changelog

0.2.0

  • Added a method to install the helper plugin.
  • Helper plugin adds a restore option to the admin bar.

0.1.1

  • Fixed a function name in the plugin class.
  • Fixed readme.txt formatting.

0.1.0

  • First release
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Gary KovarGary Kovar
Plugin Info
Version
0.2.1
Last Updated
Jul 5, 2017
WP Requires
4.4+
Tested Up To
4.8.28
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
1.7K+
Added
Oct 14, 2016
Business
Free

Tags

wp-clidatabase

Developer

G
Gary Kovar
5 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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