WordPress plugin comparison
Database Manager vs Run SQL Query
At a glance
- Database Manager has more active installs: 20K+, against 500+ for Run SQL Query.
- On a typical day, Database Manager is downloaded about 420 times, Run SQL Query about 10.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Database Manager was updated more recently: Mar 30, 2026, against Aug 1, 2016 for Run SQL Query.
- Database Manager is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.5.33 for Run SQL Query.
- Run SQL Query has been around longer: since 2016, against 2022 for Database Manager.
Line by line
Database Manager leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Database Manager |  Run SQL Query |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,286 | #8,741 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 500+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 7.9K | 224 |
| Rating | 5.0(28) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 4.5.33 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.77 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | – |
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