DB Snapshot
If WP-CLI is available this plugin adds 2 new commands. wp dbsnap creates a snapshot of your database. No fuss, no muss… wp dbsnapback restores the snapshot. That simple
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DB Snapshot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where DB Snapshot stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| database | >100 |
| wp-cli | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About DB Snapshot
From the official readme · v0.2.1Description
If WP-CLI is available this plugin adds 2 new commands.
wp dbsnap
creates a snapshot of your database. No fuss, no muss…
wp dbsnapback
restores the snapshot. That simple…
If you need 2 different checkpoints you can name them
wp dbsnap db-before-i-do-something-sketchy
wp dbsnapback db-before-i-do-something-sketchy
Installation
Manual Installation
- Upload the entire
/db-checkpointdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate DB CheckPoint through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Changelog
0.2.0
- Added a method to install the helper plugin.
- Helper plugin adds a restore option to the admin bar.
0.1.1
- Fixed a function name in the plugin class.
- Fixed readme.txt formatting.
0.1.0
- First release
For developers
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FAQ
DB Snapshot: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is DB Snapshot free?
Yes. DB Snapshot is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DB Snapshot safe to use in 2026?
DB Snapshot shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DB Snapshot?
DB Snapshot is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,904 times since it launched in October 2016. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.
Does DB Snapshot work with WordPress 7.1?
DB Snapshot is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was DB Snapshot last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.1, was released on July 5, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes DB Snapshot?
DB Snapshot is developed and maintained by Gary Kovar.
What are the best alternatives to DB Snapshot?
The most popular alternatives to DB Snapshot are Search Regex (100K+ installs), WP-Sweep (100K+ installs) and Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+ installs).
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