Database Performance Monitor
v1.1by Brad Parbs · updated 13 years ago
Outputs some database query information on page load for logged in admins. Output is located as an html comment in the footer and also in the console.
- Rank
- #48,462
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.1K
- 5,111 all-time
- Rating
- 2.3/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Database Performance Monitor at a glance
Database Performance Monitor is a WordPress plugin by Brad Parbs with 10+ active installs, the #48,462 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Aug 26, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 22 plugins tagged “queries”, it ranks #13. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats129 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Database Performance Monitor |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -26.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#48,462 · down 9,907 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #48,462 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #35,992 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #47,122 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,236 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,976 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,951 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #39,627 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #38,555 |
Growth %
Average -2.36% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
2.3★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.6.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 4, 2012
- Last updated
- Aug 26, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Database Performance Monitor
How many websites use Database Performance Monitor?
Database Performance Monitor is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #48,462 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Database Performance Monitor been downloaded?
5,111 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Database Performance Monitor last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Aug 26, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is Database Performance Monitor compatible with the latest WordPress?
Database Performance Monitor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Database Performance Monitor still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Database Performance Monitor have?
2.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Database Performance Monitor?
The plugins most like Database Performance Monitor, by the tags they share, are Query Monitor (200K+), Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+) and Speed Optimizer (1M+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.3
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- Positive
- 33%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 67%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 2.3 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 5.1K |
| Author | Brad Parbs |
| First released | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2013 |
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