SQL Executioner vs Database Access with Adminer (2026)

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

SQL Executioner

SQL Executioner

4.6(11)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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VS
Database Access with Adminer

Database Access with Adminer

4.5(2)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, SQL Executioner has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SQL Executioner has accumulated 53K+ total downloads while Database Access with Adminer has 25K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5SQL Executioner
Database Access with Adminer4.5/5
Total Reviews
11SQL Executioner
Database Access with Adminer2
Active Installs
2.0K+SQL Executioner
Database Access with Adminer1.0K+
Total Downloads
53K+SQL Executioner
Database Access with Adminer25K+
Support Resolution
N/ASQL Executioner
Database Access with AdminerN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoSQL Executioner
Database Access with Adminer1 month ago
First Released
2012SQL Executioner
Database Access with Adminer2022
Age
14 yearsSQL Executioner
Database Access with Adminer4 years
WP Requires
3.0+SQL Executioner
Database Access with Adminer5.3+
PHP Requires
false+SQL Executioner
Database Access with Adminer5.6+
Business Model
FreeSQL Executioner
Database Access with AdminerFree
Latest Version
1.4SQL Executioner
Database Access with Adminer3.1.0

Rating Breakdown

SQL Executioner

4.6/5(11 reviews)
5
73%
4
18%
3
9%
2
0%
1
0%

Database Access with Adminer

4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

SQL Executioner Reviews

by neilturn

Still works for deleting 40,000 pending comments

Haven’t tested more than that, but it still does in 2021. Nice.

by herchen

Amazing Tool

I use this plugin on a daily basis to run quick queries in the database while developing. Very very helpful!!!

by br3wow

Outstanding Plugin!

It is a great help!

Database Access with Adminer Reviews

by opicron

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 =)

by Walf

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SQL Executioner or Database Access with Adminer more popular?
SQL Executioner has 2.0K+ active installations while Database Access with Adminer has 1.0K+. SQL Executioner is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SQL Executioner or Database Access with Adminer?
SQL Executioner has a 4.6/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Database Access with Adminer has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are SQL Executioner and Database Access with Adminer free?
SQL Executioner is free and Database Access with Adminer is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SQL Executioner or Database Access with Adminer?
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?
SQL Executioner was last updated 9 years ago and Database Access with Adminer was last updated 1 month ago.

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