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Run SQL Query

By Fabricio Carella

Site Administration & Utilities / Database Management & Cleanup

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Run SQL Query Review - In-Depth Analysis

Run SQL Query allows you to execute SQL queries directly in WordPress's database and export results to CSV.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.61/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 1+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin will allow you to execute any type of SQL query into the WordPress's database connecting through the driver provided by the MySQLi extension without the need to use another tool like phpMyAdmin.

It also gives you the ability to export the results in a CSV format file.

In order to access this plugin's admin page (Tools -> Run SQL Query), your account needs to have the install_plugins capability, that means a Super Admin in the multi-site installation or an Admin in a single site.

Feel free to contribute.

Use at your own risk. Under no circumstances will the Author of this plugin assume responsibility or liability for any damages or destructive effects on the database resulting from the queries executed using this tool.

Comparing to Alternatives

Run SQL Query is a specialized plugin for executing SQL queries directly within WordPress. It has several alternatives that offer broader database management or backup functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality for running SQL queries
High user rating indicating reliability
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight with no unnecessary features

Weaknesses

Limited to SQL query execution only
No backup or database management features
No pro version with advanced capabilities
Minimal user feedback due to low number of reviews

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from the sole reviewer, user sentiment is very positive though based on limited data.

Positive highlights

"The Plugin works great" - florrizzu

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited user feedback available
No detailed user reviews to assess feature depth
No reports on support or updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward and secure way to run SQL queries within WordPress without additional database management features.

Not ideal for

Users looking for comprehensive database management, backup solutions, or advanced SQL tools should consider other plugins with broader capabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes the core functionality to run SQL queries directly in WordPress.

Final Verdict

Run SQL Query is a niche plugin that excels at its core purpose of executing SQL queries safely and efficiently, backed by a perfect user rating and no known security issues. Its simplicity is its strength, making it a reliable choice for users needing this specific functionality.

However, its limited scope and lack of advanced features or a pro version mean it may not satisfy users seeking comprehensive database management or backup tools. Alternatives exist for those needs, but for straightforward SQL execution, this plugin is a solid option.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Run SQL Query plugin.

SQL query

database management

CSV export

Screenshots

FAQ

The plugin page can be accessed via the ‘Run SQL Query’ link under ‘Tools’ menu in the administration area of a site (if your role is Admin for site administration role for single-site installs, or Super Admin for network installs).