Best database browser plugins for WordPress
The most popular database browser plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. SQL Buddy leads with 5K+ active installs, ahead of Volixta Database Manager (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “Database Browser” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 database browser plugins
- 1.
SQL BuddyThe most installed database browser plugin, with 5K+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 14 reviews, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.4.14.
- 2.
Volixta Database ManagerFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 week ago.
All 2 plugins tagged “Database Browser”

SQL Buddy
Down in the last 7 days:11#3,212by WP Engine1 year ago
Your one-stop solution for easy WordPress database management
- Installs
- 5K+
- Rating
- 5.0(14)
- Downloads
- 45/day

Volixta Database Manager
Up in the last 7 days:21,982#50,939by VOLIXTA TEAM7 days ago
WordPress database manager, cleaner and optimizer. Browse and edit tables, manage WP options, remove unnecessary data and improve database health.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 6/day