Changing WordPress Database Prefix for Improved Security – Help with Extra Plugins

I'm trying to improve the security of my WordPress site by changing the database prefix. I've found a great tutorial on WPBeginner that explains the process in detail, but I'm stuck on how to handle the extra plugins I have installed. I can execute the necessary changes to the WordPress core files and database, but I'm not sure what to do with the plugins' database tables.

The Tutorial:

I'm following the tutorial on WPBeginner: [https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-change-the-wordpress-database-prefix-to-improve-security/\](https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-change-the-wordpress-database-prefix-to-improve-security/)

The Steps:

1. Back up your WordPress database
2. Redirect visitors to a temporary maintenance page
3. Connect to your website using FTP or File Manager
4. Open and edit the wp-config.php file
5. Connect to your database using phpMyAdmin
6. Change the database table names
7. Update the options table
8. Update the usermeta table
9. Test your site
10. Create a new backup of your database

My Setup:

* WordPress version: 6.6.1

* Database management: phpMyAdmin

* Plugins:

• + AI Muse
• + Antispam Bee
• + Category Editor
• + Classic Editor
• + Classic Widgets
• + Coming Soon Page, Maintenance Mode, Landing Pages & WordPress Website Builder by SeedProd
• + Google Analytics for WordPress by MonsterInsights
• + Members
• + Rank Math SEO
• + Security Optimizer
• + Social Media and Share Icons (Ultimate Social Media)
• + Speed Optimizer
• + Sucuri Security – Auditing, Malware Scanner and Hardening
• + UpdraftPlus – Backup/Restore
• + User Switching
• + WordPress Importer
• + WP Activity Log

My Question:

I've completed steps 1-8, but I'm not sure how to handle the extra plugins' database tables. Some plugins have their own database tables with the old prefix, and I'm worried that changing the prefix will break the plugins.

Specifically:

• What do I need to change in the plugins' database tables to reflect the new prefix?
• Are there any specific plugins that require special attention when changing the database prefix?
• How can I update the plugins' sequel queries to use the new prefix?
• Are there any potential issues I should be aware of when changing the database prefix with extra plugins installed?

I'd appreciate any guidance or advice on how to handle the extra plugins' database tables and sequel queries. I want to make sure I do this correctly to avoid breaking my site.