Change Table Prefix
v3.0by Manish Kumar Agarwal · updated 8 months ago
Change the database table prefix first defined in your wp-config.php file.
- Rank
- #5,310
- Up18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,620
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 63.7K
- 63,679 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 54 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Change Table Prefix at a glance
Change Table Prefix is a WordPress plugin by Manish Kumar Agarwal with 1K+ active installs, the #5,310 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times, 3% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 54 reviews. Version 3.0 came out on Mar 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 8 plugins tagged “Prefix”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats418 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Change Table Prefix |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 25 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 20 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,620 · -9.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,614 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,623 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,622 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,618 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,621 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,618 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,620 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,786 |
Rank over time
#5,310 · up 4 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,310 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,328 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,322 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,312 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,308 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,312 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,304 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,305 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,308 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,307 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,324 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,317 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,314 |
Growth %
Average -0.81% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.37% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.29% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5317 → #5312
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.049%
- v3.044%
- v1.46.5%
Rating trend
3.8★★★★★54 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Sep 3, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Change Table Prefix
How many websites use Change Table Prefix?
Change Table Prefix is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,310 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Change Table Prefix been downloaded?
63,679 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 22 times. See download stats
When was Change Table Prefix last updated?
Version 3.0 came out on Mar 3, 2026 (8 months ago). See every release
Is Change Table Prefix compatible with the latest WordPress?
Change Table Prefix’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Change Table Prefix have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Change Table Prefix up to date. See its security record
Is Change Table Prefix still maintained?
Its last release was 8 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Change Table Prefix have?
3.8 out of 5 from 54 reviews on WordPress.org. 59% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Change Table Prefix?
The plugins most like Change Table Prefix, by the tags they share, are Brozzme DB Prefix & Tools Addons (9K+), Rename DB Table Prefix (100+) and TablePress (600K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
54 reviews
- 5 stars: 32 reviews, 59%
- 4 stars: 6 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 2 reviews, 4%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 12 reviews, 22%
- Positive
- 70%4–5★
- Mixed
- 4%3★
- Critical
- 26%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,620 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 54 |
| Total downloads | 63.7K |
| Author | Manish Kumar Agarwal |
| First released | Sep 3, 2012 |
| Version | 3.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Mar 3, 2026 |
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