WordPress Database Repair: Fixing Problems and Optimizing [2025]

Your WordPress database is the heart of your website. All posts, pages, settings, users, and plugin data are stored here. Database problems can take your entire site offline.

Common Database Problems

• "Error establishing a database connection"
• Slow website
• Missing posts or pages
• White screen of death

Repair Methods

Method 1: Built-in WordPress Repair

Add to wp-config.php:

define('WP_ALLOW_REPAIR', true);

Then visit: /wp-admin/maint/repair.php

Method 2: phpMyAdmin

Select tables → Choose "Repair table" from dropdown.

Method 3: WP-CLI

wp db repair
wp db optimize

Database Optimization

Use WP-Optimize plugin to:

• Clean post revisions
• Remove auto-drafts
• Clean transients
• Optimize tables

Best Practices

1. Regular backups
2. Weekly optimization
3. Limit revisions
4. Monitor database size
5. Choose good plugins

Conclusion

A healthy database is essential for a well-functioning WordPress site. Monitor, optimize, backup, and know how to repair when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to implement this?

Implementation time varies per situation. Simple configurations can be done within an hour, more complex setups may take several hours to a day.

What are the costs?

Costs depend on your hosting provider and package. Many basic features are included for free, advanced features may incur additional costs.

Do I need technical knowledge?

You need little technical knowledge for the basics. Most hosting providers offer extensive documentation and support to help you.