Contents → Database download Fandom performs automatic backups of all wikis, but Memory Alpha administrators can request a new database download, also known as a database dump, to back up the wiki's text content. This dumps Memory Alpha's text into a compressed XML file that can be used as a personal backup or for bot maintenance tasks. This does not include private user information or images.
Please note that Memory Alpha's license terms also apply to the database downloads.
Downloading a database dump[]
The database download section on Special: Statistics
To access a database download, go to the Special: Statistics page.
There are two download options:
- Current pages: This contains only the current version of each page on Memory Alpha, which can be useful for bot use.
- Current pages and history: This contains the full page history of each page on Memory Alpha. This may end up as a very large file.
To download either of these, click the date link next to the option you would like. This should send the download request to your browser. The XML file is compressed in the .7z format, so you'll need to use a tool like 7-Zip to decompress the XML file.
Requesting a new dump[]
If the dates on the download options are not current, or if no database dump is currently available, a Memory Alpha administrator can request one by clicking the "Send request" button. This files a request to have the database download options updated. These requests are automatically processed during off-peak hours and are usually cleared out weekly. Once the request is processed, the date of the download links will update.
If no admin is available on Memory Alpha, you can also request a new database dump via Special: Contact.
Please note that a new database dump can only be requested once every seven days.