Converts the WordPress database (both tables and columns) to UTF-8 character set.
As of April 2026, Convert WP Database to UTF-8 is a WordPress mysql plugin with 300 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews. It has been downloaded 36K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.0.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 14 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Database Backup for WordPress.
This plugin can convert your WordPress database (both tables and columns) to UTF-8 character set. It will be especially useful when you move your database from one server to another where the default CHARSET is not UTF-8.
| WordPress | 2.0.2+ requiredTested up to 2.8 |
| PHP | false+ required |
2011-10-14 version 1.0.2
2009-06-20 version 1.0.0 released
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