WP phpMyAdmin vs Database Manager – WP Adminer (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Database Manager – WP Adminer
20K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Database Manager – WP Adminer has a higher user rating (5/5 from 28 reviews) while WP phpMyAdmin leads in active installations (50K+ vs 20K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP phpMyAdmin has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Database Manager – WP Adminer has 311K+. Database Manager – WP Adminer has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP phpMyAdmin | Database Manager – WP Adminer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 58 | ◄ | 28 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.1M+ | ◄ | 311K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | ► | 100% |
| Last Updated | 5 months ago | ► | 5 days ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2022 | |
| Age | 8 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 4.7.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 5.2.2.01 | 4.3.4.1 |
Rating Breakdown
WP phpMyAdmin
Database Manager – WP Adminer
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WP phpMyAdmin averaged approximately 240 daily downloads while Database Manager – WP Adminer averaged 760.
Recent Reviews
WP phpMyAdmin Reviews
very useful plugin
I’m using it regularly and also donated for the developers cause this a really helpful solution.
Super!
Very useful to fix the Domain Url for WP Multisite! 🙂 I’ll follow to offer you a little Beer as Donation. Many Thanks!
Perfect plugin
Easy to understand the plugins
Database Manager – WP Adminer Reviews
Excellent plugin
I don’t use a plugin like this every day. But when you need direct and easy access to your WordPress database… it’s the best! The user-interface is good and logical, and searches are really fast.
A decent database tool inside WordPress
Very handy! I’ve never been a fan of the phpMyAdmin provided by my hosting. Adminer with this integration is so much cleaner. The quick links to common tables are a great touch, saves me clicks every
Excelente
Excelente plugin, funciona muy bien. Muy recomendado!
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