WordPress plugin comparison

UTF-8 Database Converter vs Database Backup for WordPress

UTF-8 Database Converter

by g30rg3x

100+ installs4.5

Database Backup for WordPress

by WP Engine

60K+ installs4.5

At a glance

Database Backup for WordPress has more active installs: 60K+, against 100+ for UTF-8 Database Converter.
On a typical day, Database Backup for WordPress is downloaded about 191 times, UTF-8 Database Converter about 3.
Both are rated 4.5 out of 5.
Database Backup for WordPress was updated more recently: Apr 20, 2026, against Jan 29, 2010 for UTF-8 Database Converter.
Database Backup for WordPress is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 2.2 for UTF-8 Database Converter.
Database Backup for WordPress has been around longer: since 2005, against 2007 for UTF-8 Database Converter.

Database Backup for WordPress leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.

Metric	UTF-8 Database Converter	Database Backup for WordPress
Popular rank	#15,220	#624
Active installs	100+	60K+
Downloads, last 30 days	74	6.2K
Rating	4.5(4)	4.5(66)
Support threads resolved	–	–
Tested up to	2.2	6.9.11
Search multiplier	×0.00	×0.86
Last release	17 years ago	6 months ago
Requires PHP	–	5.3

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