When managing your website, database size is a critical factor affecting performance and hosting costs. A database stores your site's dynamic content—posts, user data, product information, and more. As your site grows, so does your database.

Most hosting plans impose size limits on databases. Exceeding these limits can cause:

• Performance slowdowns – queries take longer to execute.
• Failed backups – automated backups may not complete.
• Service interruptions – your site could become temporarily unavailable.

To manage your database size effectively:

• Regularly clean up – remove old post revisions, spam comments, and transient data.
• Optimize tables – use tools like phpMyAdmin to defragment database tables.
• Monitor growth – check your database size monthly via your hosting control panel.

If you're approaching your limit, consider archiving old data to external storage or upgrading your hosting plan. Proactive management ensures your site remains fast, reliable, and within your hosting plan's specifications.