SQL Buddy – Database Management Made… vs Database Access with Adminer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
SQL Buddy – Database Management Made…
6.0K+ active installs
Free
Database Access with Adminer
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, SQL Buddy – Database Management Made… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SQL Buddy – Database Management Made… has accumulated 44K+ total downloads while Database Access with Adminer has 25K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | SQL Buddy – Database Management Made… | Database Access with Adminer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 14 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 6.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 44K+ | ◄ | 25K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 9 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2022 | |
| Age | 4 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 5.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.0 | 3.1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
SQL Buddy – Database Management Made…
Database Access with Adminer
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, SQL Buddy – Database Management Made… averaged approximately 25 daily downloads while Database Access with Adminer averaged 33.
Recent Reviews
SQL Buddy – Database Management Made… Reviews
Great plugin for editing records
I have to delete several hundreds of records (all containing ‘acf’). A multi-row select option would already be enough for me to buy a premium version. Would be ideal for cleaning up databases.
Essential plugin for developers
Almost should be part of WP core IMO
Simple and easy DB edits
I was amazed at how simple and easy this plugin makes editing the database right from your WordPress admin area!
Database Access with Adminer Reviews
Themed!
Secure and themed, just what I need. Of course I keep this plugin disabled, and only activate when I need to debug something. As an extra protection =)
Does the job
Tried a different Adminer plugin but I prefer this one. It runs full screen and lets you change the theme. Occasionally shows a “cannot read credentials” message in Adminer but refreshing the page wor
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