Safely scan and convert WordPress database tables to utf8mb4 for 4-byte character support, including emojis and multilingual Unicode characters.
Alternatives to Emoji Guard
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Convert tables using utf8mb4_unicode_520_ci or utf8_unicode_520_ci collation to a more portable Collation Algorithm.
Safely search and replace URLs and text across your WordPress database, with dry runs, serialized data support and a full history.
Granular per-table sync between two paired WordPress sites. Copy individual tables (posts, options, terms) between staging and live.
Secure WordPress backup and migration with resumable exports, verified imports, database backups, and safe URL replacement.
Back up your whole WordPress site into one ZIP, schedule automatic backups, and restore or migrate it anywhere from a URL.
Scan your WordPress database for common HTTP mixed content URLs on your own domain and repair them safely after SSL migration.
Backup, restore, and migrate any WordPress site — chunked, resumable, and shared-hosting friendly.
Images missing after a migration or restore? See exactly which Media Library files WordPress expects but cannot find on disk - and change nothing.
Scan for common WordPress malware indicators, suspicious file changes, exposed backups, and core file integrity issues.