WordPress plugin comparison
Run SQL Query vs SQL Buddy
At a glance
- SQL Buddy has more active installs: 5K+, against 500+ for Run SQL Query.
- On a typical day, SQL Buddy is downloaded about 46 times, Run SQL Query about 10.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- SQL Buddy was updated more recently: Jun 16, 2025, against Aug 1, 2016 for Run SQL Query.
- SQL Buddy is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.4.14, against 4.5.33 for Run SQL Query.
- Run SQL Query has been around longer: since 2016, against 2022 for SQL Buddy.
Line by line
SQL Buddy leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Run SQL Query |  SQL Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,741 | #3,223 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 5K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 224 | 1.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(14) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.5.33 | 6.4.14 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.20 |
| Last release | 10 years ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6 |
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