WordPress plugin comparison

Database Backup Manager vs Database Backup for WordPress

Database Backup Manager

by Jigar Kahar

Fewer than 10 installs5.0

Database Backup for WordPress

by WP Engine

60K+ installs4.5

At a glance

Database Backup for WordPress has more active installs: 60K+, against fewer than 10 for Database Backup Manager.
On a typical day, Database Backup for WordPress is downloaded about 191 times, Database Backup Manager about 3.
Database Backup Manager is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 66 reviews.
Database Backup Manager was updated more recently: Jun 10, 2026, against Apr 20, 2026 for Database Backup for WordPress.
Database Backup for WordPress is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.7.11 for Database Backup Manager.
Database Backup for WordPress has been around longer: since 2005, against 2025 for Database Backup Manager.

Database Backup for WordPress leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	Database Backup Manager	Database Backup for WordPress
Popular rank	#54,422	#624
Active installs	Fewer than 10	60K+
Downloads, last 30 days	53	6.6K
Rating	5.0(1)	4.5(66)
Support threads resolved	–	–
Tested up to	6.7.11	6.9.11
Search multiplier	×0.05	×0.86
Last release	5 months ago	6 months ago
Requires PHP	7.4	5.3

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