WordPress plugin comparison
Database Manager vs SQL Buddy
At a glance
- Database Manager has more active installs: 20K+, against 5K+ for SQL Buddy.
- On a typical day, Database Manager is downloaded about 420 times, SQL Buddy about 46.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Database Manager was updated more recently: Mar 30, 2026, against Jun 16, 2025 for SQL Buddy.
- Database Manager is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.4.14 for SQL Buddy.
Line by line
Database Manager leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Database Manager |  SQL Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,286 | #3,223 |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 7.9K | 1.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(28) | 5.0(14) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.4.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.77 | ×0.20 |
| Last release | 7 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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