WordPress plugin comparison

LightMoving UTF8MB4 Converter vs Database Backup for WordPress

LightMoving UTF8MB4 Converter

by Angelsrock

20+ 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 20+ for LightMoving UTF8MB4 Converter.
On a typical day, Database Backup for WordPress is downloaded about 191 times, LightMoving UTF8MB4 Converter about 4.
LightMoving UTF8MB4 Converter is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.5 from 66 reviews.
LightMoving UTF8MB4 Converter was updated more recently: Sep 18, 2026, against Apr 20, 2026 for Database Backup for WordPress.
LightMoving UTF8MB4 Converter is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Database Backup for WordPress.
Database Backup for WordPress has been around longer: since 2005, against 2026 for LightMoving UTF8MB4 Converter.

Database Backup for WordPress leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.

Metric	LightMoving UTF8MB4 Converter	Database Backup for WordPress
Popular rank	#28,164	#624
Active installs	20+	60K+
Downloads, last 30 days	87	6.1K
Rating	5.0(3)	4.5(66)
Support threads resolved	–	–
Tested up to	7.1.4	6.9.11
Search multiplier	×0.24	×0.86
Last release	1 month ago	6 months ago
Requires PHP	7.4	5.3

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