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SQL Buddy – Database Management Made Easy

v1.0.0

by WP Engine · updated 1 year ago

Your one-stop solution for easy WordPress database management

databaseDatabase Browserdatabase managementdatabase queriessql
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Rank
#3,212
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 5,150
5K+ reported · High
Total downloads
52.7K
52,688 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
14 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Declining·Downloads -16.1% (30d)·Toward 4K+ · ETA ~42d

SQL Buddy at a glance

SQL Buddy is a WordPress plugin by WP Engine with 5K+ active installs, the #3,212 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 46 times, 16% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 16, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “Database Browser”. It was first released in 2022.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

1.2K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
SQL Buddy Compare series
Downloads over time: 25 days across 1 series.50100150Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 21Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateSQL Buddy
Nov 2, 202654
Nov 1, 202650
Oct 31, 202623
Oct 30, 202634
Oct 29, 202638
Oct 28, 202642
Oct 27, 202661
Oct 26, 2026116
Oct 25, 202633
Oct 24, 202623
Oct 23, 202631
Oct 22, 202662
Oct 21, 202653
Oct 20, 202661
Oct 19, 202697
Oct 18, 202625
Oct 17, 202626
Oct 16, 202632
Oct 15, 202635
Oct 14, 202662
Oct 13, 202644
Oct 12, 2026155
Oct 11, 202629
Oct 10, 202618
Oct 9, 202626

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 5,147 · -1.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.5.2K5.2K5.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20265,147
Nov 7, 20265,151
Nov 5, 20265,154
Nov 4, 20265,151
Nov 3, 20265,154
Nov 2, 20265,166
Nov 1, 20265,165
Oct 31, 20265,178
Oct 30, 20265,197
Oct 29, 20265,205
Oct 28, 20265,212
Oct 27, 20265,213

Rank over time

#3,212 · down 43 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.2K#3.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,212
Nov 7, 2026#3,212
Nov 6, 2026#3,209
Nov 5, 2026#3,212
Nov 4, 2026#3,212
Nov 3, 2026#3,209
Nov 2, 2026#3,202
Nov 1, 2026#3,201
Oct 31, 2026#3,195
Oct 30, 2026#3,188
Oct 29, 2026#3,185
Oct 28, 2026#3,193
Oct 27, 2026#3,191
Oct 16, 2026#3,169

Growth %

Average -0.11% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.08%
Nov 7, 2026-0.03%
Nov 5, 2026+0.06%
Nov 4, 2026-0.06%
Nov 3, 2026-0.23%
Nov 2, 2026+0.02%
Nov 1, 2026-0.25%
Oct 31, 2026-0.37%
Oct 30, 2026-0.15%
Oct 29, 2026-0.13%
Oct 28, 2026-0.02%

Active installs band

5K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.4.8K5K5.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20265K+
Nov 7, 20265K+
Nov 6, 20265K+
Nov 5, 20265K+
Nov 4, 20265K+
Nov 3, 20265K+
Nov 2, 20265K+
Nov 1, 20265K+
Oct 31, 20265K+
Oct 30, 20265K+
Oct 29, 20265K+
Oct 28, 20265K+
Oct 27, 20265K+
Oct 16, 20265K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3193 → #3212
    • Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0
Requires WordPress
5.3
Tested up to
6.4.14
Requires PHP
5.6
First released
Jan 12, 2022
Last updated
Jun 16, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about SQL Buddy

How many websites use SQL Buddy?

SQL Buddy is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,212 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has SQL Buddy been downloaded?

52,688 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 46 times. See download stats

When was SQL Buddy last updated?

Version 1.0.0 came out on Jun 16, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release

Is SQL Buddy compatible with the latest WordPress?

SQL Buddy’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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.

Does SQL Buddy have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for SQL Buddy. See its security record

Is SQL Buddy still maintained?

Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does SQL Buddy have?

5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to SQL Buddy?

The plugins most like SQL Buddy, by the tags they share, are Database Manager (20K+), Database Access with Adminer (1K+) and EZ SQL Reports Shortcode Widget and DB Backup (500+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

Analyze reviews
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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

14 reviews

  • 5 stars: 14 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Metric
SQL Buddy
Estimated installs≈ 5,150
Reported installs5K+
Rating5.0
Reviews14
Total downloads52.7K
AuthorWP Engine
First releasedJan 12, 2022
Version1.0.0
Requires WP5.3
Requires PHP5.6
Last updatedJun 16, 2025

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