# DB Error Customizer – Free

> DB Error Customizer – Free has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** DB Error Customizer – Free shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Database not responding is a very common issue in hosting a WordPress website. Instead of showing a blank page with an error message Error establishing a database connection, DB Error Customizer helps you to handle it…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,319
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+28.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 13, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** KenazChan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kenazchan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/db-error-customizer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [alert](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/alert/) | #51 | 82 |
| [connection error](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/connection-error/) | #1 | 1 |
| [customization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customization/) | #56 | 113 |
| [database down](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database-down/) | #1 | 1 |
| [database error](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database-error/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| alert | >100 | 3,513 |
| connection error | >100 | 3,704 |
| customization | >100 | 6,566 |
| database down | >100 | 3,528 |
| database error | >100 | 6,320 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [VK Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vk-blocks/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (6) | Sep 9, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Customize WordPress Emails and Alerts – Better Notifications for WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bnfw/) | 30K+ | 4.8/5 (184) | Jul 30, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 3 | [WP Notification Bars](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-bars/) | 10K+ | 3.7/5 (41) | Feb 28, 2022 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [Notification – Custom Notifications and Alerts for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/notification/) | 10K+ | 4.6/5 (124) | Mar 11, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 5 | [Popup Box – Easily Create WordPress Popups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/popup-box/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (11) | Aug 25, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 6 | [Disclaimer Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disclaimer-popup/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (5) | Aug 26, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 7 | [WP Post Disclaimer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-post-disclaimer/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (8) | Jan 7, 2025 | 41/100 |
| 8 | [Product Notices for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/product-notices-for-woocommerce/) | 800+ | 5/5 (7) | May 8, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 9 | [WP Notification Bell](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-notification-bell/) | 700+ | 4.9/5 (12) | Mar 2, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Admin Notice](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-notice/) | 500+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is DB Error Customizer – Free free?
Yes. DB Error Customizer – Free is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is DB Error Customizer – Free safe to use in 2026?
DB Error Customizer – Free shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use DB Error Customizer – Free?
DB Error Customizer – Free is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,319 times since it launched in March 2016. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does DB Error Customizer – Free work with WordPress 7.1?
DB Error Customizer – Free is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was DB Error Customizer – Free last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on January 13, 2017 (10 years ago).

### Who makes DB Error Customizer – Free?
DB Error Customizer – Free is developed and maintained by KenazChan.

### What are the best alternatives to DB Error Customizer – Free?
The most popular alternatives to DB Error Customizer – Free are VK Blocks (100K+ installs), Customize WordPress Emails… (30K+ installs) and WP Notification Bars (10K+ installs).


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