Rename DB Table Prefix does what it says on the tin.
As of April 2026, Rename DB Table Prefix is a WordPress mysql plugin with 100 active installations and a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0.1+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Database Backup for WordPress.
Need to change your table prefix from wp_ to something else on a site that’s already running? Not running a multisite install? Rename DB Table Prefix can probably help.
RDTP’s primary functionality is based on the great WP-CLI package, wp-cli-rename-db-prefix.
Use at your own risk and make backups before running this plugin – it is entirely possible that this could break your site and you will need to be able to restore your database and wp-config.php files from good backups if this happens.
| WordPress | 3.0.1+ requiredTested up to 4.8.28 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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