Convert WP Database to UTF-8
v1.0.2by yihui · updated 15 years ago
Converts the WordPress database (both tables and columns) to UTF-8 character set.
- Rank
- #11,289
- Up26 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 265
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 37.9K
- 37,893 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Convert WP Database to UTF-8 at a glance
Convert WP Database to UTF-8 is a WordPress plugin by yihui with 200+ active installs, the #11,289 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on Oct 14, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “charset”. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats130 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Convert WP Database to UTF-8 |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 265 · -6.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 265 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 264 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 265 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 265 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 265 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 266 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 265 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 266 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 267 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 265 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 265 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 283 |
Rank over time
#11,289 · down 10 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,289 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,315 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,297 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,288 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,296 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,291 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,280 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,261 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,252 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,243 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,205 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,272 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,284 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,279 |
Growth %
Average -0.50% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.76% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.36% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 2.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 20, 2009
- Last updated
- Oct 14, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Convert WP Database to UTF-8
How many websites use Convert WP Database to UTF-8?
Convert WP Database to UTF-8 is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,289 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Convert WP Database to UTF-8 been downloaded?
37,893 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Convert WP Database to UTF-8 last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Oct 14, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Convert WP Database to UTF-8 compatible with the latest WordPress?
Convert WP Database to UTF-8’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8, 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 Convert WP Database to UTF-8 still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Convert WP Database to UTF-8 have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Convert WP Database to UTF-8?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 265 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 37.9K |
| Author | yihui |
| First released | Jun 20, 2009 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 14, 2011 |
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