Create and display heat maps from custom SQL queries. Define row, column, and value fields, select color ranges, and render via shortcode.
As of April 2026, Heat Map Graph is a WordPress sql plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 241 times in total. Requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Search & Replace.
Heat Map Graph lets administrators build data heat maps backed by SQL SELECT queries on WordPress tables. Configure:
Use the shortcode on pages/posts:
[heat_map_graph id="123"]
Security features:
– Validates SQL is a single SELECT against WP tables only
– Blocks DML/DDL keywords
– No multiple statements
– Admin-only UI with nonces and strict sanitization
On activation, two sample heat maps are created:
– Posts per Day per Category (Last 30 Days)
– Number of Post Tags per Category
| WordPress | 6.0+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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