MySQL Profiler
v1.0by tombenner · updated 14 years ago
Displays a list of each page's SQL queries and the functions calling them that can be searched and sorted by time, type, etc.
- Rank
- #48,500
- Down3,497 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.3K
- 7,296 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
MySQL Profiler at a glance
MySQL Profiler is a WordPress plugin by tombenner with 10+ active installs, the #48,500 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.0 came out on Mar 6, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 18 plugins tagged “profiling”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | MySQL Profiler |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
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 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#48,500 · down 10,491 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,500 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,003 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,237 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #48,007 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,626 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #43,533 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #35,211 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #45,462 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #39,316 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #38,009 |
Growth %
Average -2.55% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 6, 2012
- Last updated
- Mar 6, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about MySQL Profiler
How many websites use MySQL Profiler?
MySQL Profiler 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 #48,500 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has MySQL Profiler been downloaded?
7,296 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was MySQL Profiler last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Mar 6, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is MySQL Profiler compatible with the latest WordPress?
MySQL Profiler’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 MySQL Profiler still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does MySQL Profiler have?
4.2 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to MySQL Profiler?
The plugins most like MySQL Profiler, by the tags they share, are Code Profiler (8K+), Index WP MySQL For Speed (50K+) and MySQL version display (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 7.3K |
| Author | tombenner |
| First released | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 6, 2012 |
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