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SQL Executioner vs Loops & Logic (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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Loops & Logic

Loops & Logic

4.9(39)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Loops & Logic has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 39 reviews) while SQL Executioner leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. SQL Executioner has accumulated 53K+ total downloads while Loops & Logic has 53K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5SQL Executioner
►
Loops & Logic4.9/5
Total Reviews
11SQL Executioner
►
Loops & Logic39
Active Installs
2.0K+SQL Executioner
Loops & Logic2.0K+
Total Downloads
53K+SQL Executioner
►
Loops & Logic53K+
Support Resolution
N/ASQL Executioner
Loops & LogicN/A
Last Updated
9 years agoSQL Executioner
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Loops & Logic9 months ago
First Released
2012SQL Executioner
Loops & Logic2021
Age
14 yearsSQL Executioner
Loops & Logic5 years
WP Requires
3.0+SQL Executioner
Loops & Logic6.0+
PHP Requires
false+SQL Executioner
Loops & Logic7.4+
Business Model
FreeSQL Executioner
Loops & LogicFree
Latest Version
1.4SQL Executioner
Loops & Logic4.2.3

Rating Breakdown

SQL Executioner

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

Loops & Logic

4.9/5(39 reviews)
5
95%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%

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!

Loops & Logic Reviews

by Jonathan

Helpful Plugin

I’m really happy with this plugin. I inherited a website that was using a similar but abandoned plugin, and I was able to replicate everything with L&L. The documentation is pretty thorough. Works wel

by netzmaedchen

Blew my mind

As I am not a programmer, I was struggling really hard for a long time to output the images from an ACF gallery field as a slider on a single custom post template. I can’t believe it took me so lon

by Sinkadus

Unreal support – amazing plugin!

I needed help when swapping Custom Content Shortcode for Loops and logic. With outstanding support, I got the swap done in no time, and with an improved result! This must be one of the very best p

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SQL Executioner or Loops & Logic more popular?
SQL Executioner has 2.0K+ active installations while Loops & Logic has 2.0K+. Loops & Logic is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — SQL Executioner or Loops & Logic?
SQL Executioner has a 4.6/5 rating from 11 reviews, while Loops & Logic has a 4.9/5 rating from 39 reviews.
Are SQL Executioner and Loops & Logic free?
SQL Executioner is free and Loops & Logic is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — SQL Executioner or Loops & Logic?
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 Loops & Logic was last updated 9 months ago.

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