How to Change Table Prefix with Plugin and Without Plugin

How to Change Table Prefix with Plugin and Without Plugin

If the Change Table Prefix plugin is not available, you can use another plugin to accomplish this. A commonly used plugin for this task is Brozzme DB Prefix & Tools Addon. Here’s how you can use it to change the table prefix in WordPress:

Step 1: Install the Plugin

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Go to Plugins → Add New.
3. In the search bar, type Brozzme DB Prefix.
4. You should see the plugin called Brozzme DB Prefix & Tools Addon.
5. Click Install Now, and once installed, click Activate.

Step 2: Change the Table Prefix

1. After activating the plugin, go to Tools → DB Prefix from the admin dashboard.
2. You’ll see a field where you can enter a new table prefix.
3. Enter your desired new prefix (e.g., newprefix_).
4. Click Save Changes or Change Prefix (depending on the plugin’s interface).
5. The plugin will then rename all your WordPress database tables and update the necessary options in the database.

Step 3: Test Your Site

After the table prefix has been changed:

1. Check your site and WordPress dashboard to ensure that everything is working correctly.
2. Log into your database using phpMyAdmin and confirm that the table prefixes have been updated.

Step 4: Backup and Security

Make sure to back up your site before making changes to the database, as modifying the database structure can potentially break your site if something goes wrong.

This plugin is a simple way to change the table prefix without needing to manually edit the database and files.