Database table prefix scan

Database Table Prefix

What It Checks

This scanner checks if your database tables prefix is correct. Avoid the use of "wp_" or "wordpress_" as database tables prefix to improve your security.

Why It Matters

Avoid the use of "wp_" or "wordpress_" as database tables prefix to improve your security. Using the default prefix makes it easier for attackers to guess your table names and potentially access your database.

What You'll See

Good Status:

• Your database tables prefix is correct.

Bad Status:

• The database tables prefix should not be [prefix]. Choose something else besides "wp_" or "wordpress_", they are too easy to guess.

Cannot Fix Automatically:

• The database user cannot alter tables and so the database tables prefix could not be changed.
• The wp-config.php file is not writable, so the database tables prefix cannot be changed.
• The database user seems to have the correct rights, but the database tables prefix could still not be changed.
• Too many database tables found, which ones to rename?

How to Fix

Rename all your database table names, then update your configuration with a new and more secure one. This requires the PRO version of SecuPress. The process involves renaming all database tables and updating the configuration file. If automatic fixing is not possible, contact your hosting provider for assistance.