Is SQL Executioner free?

Yes, SQL Executioner is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use SQL Executioner?

SQL Executioner has 2.0K+ active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

Does SQL Executioner work with the latest WordPress?

SQL Executioner has been tested up to WordPress 4.6.30. It requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+.

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SQL Executioner

Name: SQL Executioner
Rating: 4.6 (11 reviews)
Author: Justin Watt

Execute arbitrary SQL queries against your WordPress database from the Admin.

By Justin Watt·DBA·Free

4.6(11 reviews)

·2.0K+ active installs·Updated 9 years ago

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As of April 2026, SQL Executioner is a WordPress DBA plugin with 2.0K+ active installations and a 4.6/5 rating from 11 reviews. It has been downloaded 53K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 9 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are up 9% this week.

4.6/511 reviews

2.0K+active installs

53K+total downloads

14 yearssince 2012

Overview

Instead of needing a tool like phpMyAdmin
or the mysql command line client to view and modify your WordPress database,
the SQL Executioner allows you to run arbitrary SQL queries against your
WordPress database from within the Admin. In many cases this allows you to bypass
the inherent limitations of the WordPress Admin interface, and use the full expressive
power of SQL to analyze and update your blog’s database.

To use simply install and visit the Tools > SQL Executioner page.

If you’re interested in contributing to the code behind this plugin, it’s also hosted on GitHub:
https://github.com/justincwatt/wp-sql-executioner

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Ratings & Reviews

4.611 reviews

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Recent Reviews

Still works for deleting 40,000 pending comments

by neilturn·4 years ago

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

Amazing Tool

by herchen·6 years ago

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

Outstanding Plugin!

by br3wow·8 years ago

It is a great help!

Simple and efficient

by Olar Marius·9 years ago

This plugin seems to me simple but very useful.

This topic was modified 9 years, 6 months ago by Olar Marius.

Exactly what I was looking for.

by thelonesgroup·9 years ago

Thanks for making this handy tool.

Download Trends

Today: 12Yesterday: 12This week: 74Period total: 4K

Compatibility

WordPress	3.0+ requiredTested up to 4.6.30
PHP	false+ required

Version Adoption

v1.4

97.9%

v1.2

2.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.4

Added CSV export format (hat tip: olarmarius)

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Olar Marius

Justin Watt

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