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Database Cleaner vs SQL Chart Builder (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Database Cleaner

Database Cleaner

5(148)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
SQL Chart Builder

SQL Chart Builder

3.9(21)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 3 weeks ago
View SQL Chart Builder

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Database Cleaner has a higher user rating (5/5 from 148 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 600). Both are free WordPress plugins. Database Cleaner has accumulated 463K+ total downloads while SQL Chart Builder has 32K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Database Cleaner
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SQL Chart Builder3.9/5
Total Reviews
148Database Cleaner
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SQL Chart Builder21
Active Installs
10K+Database Cleaner
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SQL Chart Builder600
Total Downloads
463K+Database Cleaner
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SQL Chart Builder32K+
Support Resolution
0%Database Cleaner
SQL Chart BuilderN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDatabase Cleaner
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SQL Chart Builder3 weeks ago
First Released
2021Database Cleaner
SQL Chart Builder2016
Age
5 yearsDatabase Cleaner
SQL Chart Builder10 years
WP Requires
6.0+Database Cleaner
SQL Chart Builder5.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Database Cleaner
SQL Chart Builderfalse+
Business Model
FreeDatabase Cleaner
SQL Chart BuilderFree
Latest Version
1.3.4Database Cleaner
SQL Chart Builder2.3.7.2

Rating Breakdown

Database Cleaner

5/5(148 reviews)
5
99%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

SQL Chart Builder

3.9/5(21 reviews)
5
67%
4
0%
3
5%
2
10%
1
19%

Recent Reviews

Database Cleaner Reviews

by Isaac Eboji

Smart relational analysis & Lower false positives

A well-designed WordPress optimisation plugin that stands out for its precision and restraint. Rather than aggressively deleting data, it analyses relationships within the database and clearly flags w

by propagatica

Search function for free

A very good plugin with features that are usually found in premium plugins, for example, a search function, which in Advanced Database Cleaner, for instance, requires the Pro version.

by currantfarmer

Does everything I ask

No problems at all

SQL Chart Builder Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Database Cleaner or SQL Chart Builder more popular?
Database Cleaner has 10K+ active installations while SQL Chart Builder has 600. Database Cleaner is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Database Cleaner or SQL Chart Builder?
Database Cleaner has a 5/5 rating from 148 reviews, while SQL Chart Builder has a 3.9/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Database Cleaner and SQL Chart Builder free?
Database Cleaner is free and SQL Chart Builder is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Database Cleaner or SQL Chart Builder?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Database Cleaner was last updated 1 month ago and SQL Chart Builder was last updated 3 weeks ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.