WordPress plugin comparison
My wpdb vs Database Manager
At a glance
- Database Manager has more active installs: 20K+, against 40+ for My wpdb.
- On a typical day, Database Manager is downloaded about 420 times, My wpdb about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Database Manager was updated more recently: Mar 30, 2026, against Oct 27, 2022 for My wpdb.
- Database Manager is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.1.16 for My wpdb.
Line by line
Database Manager leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  My wpdb |  Database Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #22,815 | #1,288 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 54 | 7.8K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(28) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.1.16 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.01 | ×0.77 |
| Last release | 4 years ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.0 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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