WP Prefix Changer
v0.1.0by sousatg · updated 7 years ago
Change your database prefix to other one with just one click.
- Rank
- #7,239
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 917
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 15.9K
- 15,939 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 26 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Prefix Changer at a glance
WP Prefix Changer is a WordPress plugin by sousatg with 900+ active installs, the #7,239 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews. Version 0.1.0 came out on May 18, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 8 plugins tagged “Prefix”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Prefix Changer |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 916 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 916 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 917 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 915 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 916 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 917 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 916 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 916 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 916 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 915 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 918 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 919 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 918 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 919 |
Rank over time
#7,239 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,239 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,235 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,248 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,250 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,237 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,232 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,241 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,235 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,235 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,240 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,226 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,238 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,246 |
Growth %
Average -0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.11% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★26 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 24, 2016
- Last updated
- May 18, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Prefix Changer
How many websites use WP Prefix Changer?
WP Prefix Changer is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,239 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Prefix Changer been downloaded?
15,939 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was WP Prefix Changer last updated?
Version 0.1.0 came out on May 18, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is WP Prefix Changer compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Prefix Changer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 WP Prefix Changer still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Prefix Changer have?
4.5 out of 5 from 26 reviews on WordPress.org. 81% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP Prefix Changer?
The plugins most like WP Prefix Changer, by the tags they share, are Brozzme DB Prefix & Tools Addons (9K+), Change Table Prefix (1K+) and Change Administrator Email Address (600+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
26 reviews
- 5 stars: 21 reviews, 81%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 8%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 12%
- Positive
- 88%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 12%1–2★
- About 6 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 917 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 26 |
| Total downloads | 15.9K |
| Author | sousatg |
| First released | May 24, 2016 |
| Version | 0.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 18, 2019 |
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