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SQL Executioner

v1.4

by Justin Watt · updated 10 years ago

Execute arbitrary SQL queries against your WordPress database from the Admin.

DBAmysqlphpMyAdminquerysql
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Rank
#4,823
Down10 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,280
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
55.9K
55,940 all-time
Rating
4.6/5
11 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +50% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~19d

SQL Executioner at a glance

SQL Executioner is a WordPress plugin by Justin Watt with 2K+ active installs, the #4,823 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.4 came out on Sep 28, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. Among the 4 plugins tagged “phpMyAdmin”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

470 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
SQL Executioner Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.1020Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateSQL Executioner
Nov 3, 202624
Nov 2, 202624
Nov 1, 202628
Oct 31, 202619
Oct 30, 202617
Oct 29, 202618
Oct 28, 202618
Oct 27, 202619
Oct 26, 202626
Oct 25, 202621
Oct 24, 202615
Oct 23, 202620
Oct 22, 202625
Oct 21, 202619
Oct 20, 202615
Oct 19, 202619
Oct 18, 202610
Oct 17, 202615
Oct 16, 202620
Oct 15, 202618
Oct 14, 202617
Oct 13, 202613
Oct 12, 20265
Oct 11, 202615
Oct 10, 202616
Oct 9, 202614

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,283 · -1.6% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.2.3K2.3K2.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20262,283
Nov 7, 20262,290
Nov 5, 20262,289
Nov 4, 20262,289
Nov 3, 20262,300
Nov 2, 20262,303
Nov 1, 20262,304
Oct 31, 20262,304
Oct 30, 20262,302
Oct 29, 20262,317
Oct 28, 20262,321
Oct 27, 20262,321

Rank over time

#4,823 · down 75 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#4.8K#4.8KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#4,823
Nov 7, 2026#4,813
Nov 6, 2026#4,817
Nov 5, 2026#4,811
Nov 4, 2026#4,808
Nov 3, 2026#4,794
Nov 2, 2026#4,785
Nov 1, 2026#4,783
Oct 31, 2026#4,787
Oct 30, 2026#4,794
Oct 29, 2026#4,784
Oct 28, 2026#4,781
Oct 27, 2026#4,778
Oct 16, 2026#4,748

Growth %

Average -0.14% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-0.31%
Nov 7, 2026+0.02%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026-0.48%
Nov 3, 2026-0.13%
Nov 2, 2026-0.04%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+0.09%
Oct 30, 2026-0.65%
Oct 29, 2026-0.17%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v1.498%
  • v1.22.4%

Rating trend

4.6★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
4.6.30
Requires PHP
–
First released
Nov 12, 2012
Last updated
Sep 28, 2016
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about SQL Executioner

How many websites use SQL Executioner?

SQL Executioner is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,823 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has SQL Executioner been downloaded?

55,940 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times. See download stats

When was SQL Executioner last updated?

Version 1.4 came out on Sep 28, 2016 (10 years ago). See every release

Is SQL Executioner compatible with the latest WordPress?

SQL Executioner’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, 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 Executioner have known security vulnerabilities?

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

Is SQL Executioner still maintained?

Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does SQL Executioner have?

4.6 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 73% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to SQL Executioner?

The plugins most like SQL Executioner, by the tags they share, are SM (10+), Run SQL Query (500+) and SQL Chart Builder (500+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.6

★★★★★

11 reviews

  • 5 stars: 8 reviews, 73%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 18%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
91%4–5★
Mixed
9%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.7.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 10 five-star reviews to balance out.

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SQL Executioner
Estimated installs≈ 2,280
Reported installs2K+
Rating4.6
Reviews11
Total downloads55.9K
AuthorJustin Watt
First releasedNov 12, 2012
Version1.4
Requires WP3.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedSep 28, 2016

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