UTF-8 Database Converter
veolby g30rg3x · updated 17 years ago
Easily Converts the WordPress database from any type of character set to UTF-8 character set.
- Rank
- #15,234
- Up66 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 135
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 28K
- 27,964 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
UTF-8 Database Converter at a glance
UTF-8 Database Converter is a WordPress plugin by g30rg3x with 100+ active installs, the #15,234 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version eol came out on Jan 29, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.2. Among the 3 plugins tagged “utf8”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2007.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats83 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | UTF-8 Database Converter |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 135 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 134 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 136 |
Rank over time
#15,234 · down 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,234 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,300 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,239 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,220 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,229 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,211 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,190 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,227 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,238 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,178 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,220 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,254 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,224 |
Growth %
Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.75% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.74% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.74% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.74% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.73% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- eol100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- eol
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1
- Tested up to
- 2.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 16, 2007
- Last updated
- Jan 29, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about UTF-8 Database Converter
How many websites use UTF-8 Database Converter?
UTF-8 Database Converter is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,234 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has UTF-8 Database Converter been downloaded?
27,964 times in total since 2007. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was UTF-8 Database Converter last updated?
Version eol came out on Jan 29, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is UTF-8 Database Converter compatible with the latest WordPress?
UTF-8 Database Converter’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.2, 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.
Is UTF-8 Database Converter still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does UTF-8 Database Converter have?
4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to UTF-8 Database Converter?
The plugins most like UTF-8 Database Converter, by the tags they share, are Convert WP Database to UTF-8 (200+), Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+) and Optimize Database after Deleting Revisions (60K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 25%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 25%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 135 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 28K |
| Author | g30rg3x |
| First released | Jun 16, 2007 |
| Version | eol |
| Requires WP | 2.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 29, 2010 |
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