WP Migrate DB Anonymization
Addon for WP Migrate DB and WP Migrate DB Pro to anonymize user data on database export, pull or push.
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WP Migrate DB Anonymization shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Migrate DB Anonymization stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| anonymise | #21 |
| anonymization | >100 |
| anonymize | >100 |
| Anonymizer | #3 |
| GDPR | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Migrate DB Anonymization
From the official readme · v0.3.4Description
This addon requires WP Migrate DB Pro or WP Migrate DB.
Ensure no user personal data is included when a database is exported, pulled or pushed using WP Migrate DB (export) or WP Migrate DB Pro (export, pull, push).
When the plugin is activated it will anonymize by default. You will need to deactivate the plugin to turn it off.
User data is anonymized and includes data from the following tables:
- users
- usermeta
- comments
Supported plugins:
- WooCommerce
To preserve specific rows in the users table, use the WPMDB_ANONYMIZATION_USER_LOGIN_WHITELIST constant to set a whitelist of comma separated user logins.
To replace all passwords with a hashed default password, set the password using the WPMDB_ANONYMIZATION_DEFAULT_PASSWORD constant.
The configuration rules can be extended with a filter. Learn how.
Installation
- Use WordPress’ built-in installer
- Activate plugin
Changelog
0.3.4 – 2019-05-21
- Improvement: Don’t replace empty data with fake data
0.3.3 – 2018-11-21
- Bug Fix: Compatibility with WP Migrate DB 1.0.6
0.3.2 – 2018-09-11
- Improvement: Pass WP_User instance to whitelist user filter for greater flexibility
0.3.1 – 2018-07-18
- Bug Fix: Anonymization not running for CLI commands
0.3 – 2018-07-03
- Improvement: Support for Faker data method arguments defined in the configuration rules
0.2 – 2018-06-22
- New: Filter for whitelisting users to stop anonymization –
wpmdb_anonymization_user_whitelisted - Bug Fix: – Comments not anonymized
- Bug Fix: – Order data in post meta not anonymized
- Bug Fix: – Customer IP and PayPal data not anonymized
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Best WP Migrate DB Anonymization alternatives
All anonymise plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
WP-HideRefer
WP-HideRefer adds proxies to your outgoing links, keeping your site private!
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10+ |
FAQ
WP Migrate DB Anonymization: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is WP Migrate DB Anonymization free?
Yes. WP Migrate DB Anonymization is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Migrate DB Anonymization safe to use in 2026?
WP Migrate DB Anonymization shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Migrate DB Anonymization?
WP Migrate DB Anonymization is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,222 times since it launched in May 2018. It was downloaded 294 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Migrate DB Anonymization work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Migrate DB Anonymization is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WP Migrate DB Anonymization need?
WP Migrate DB Anonymization requires PHP 5.3.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WP Migrate DB Anonymization last updated?
The latest version, 0.3.4, was released on January 26, 2022 (5 years ago).
Who makes WP Migrate DB Anonymization?
WP Migrate DB Anonymization is developed and maintained by WP Engine.
What are the best alternatives to WP Migrate DB Anonymization?
The most popular alternatives to WP Migrate DB Anonymization are WP-HideRefer (10+ installs).
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