Index WP MySQL For Speed vs Database Manager – WP Adminer
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
Index WP MySQL For Speed leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #727, ahead of Database Manager – WP Adminer at #1,267. Over the last 7 days Index WP MySQL For Speed slipped 2 places and Database Manager – WP Adminer slipped 2 places. Index WP MySQL For Speed has the largest install base, roughly 2.5× the next: 50K+ active installs against 20K+ for Database Manager – WP Adminer. Ratings: Index WP MySQL For Speed 4.8★ from 99 and Database Manager – WP Adminer 5★ from 28 reviews.
| Metric | Index WP MySQL For Speed | Database Manager – WP Adminer |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #727 ▼ 2 | #1,267 ▼ 2 |
| Active installs | 50K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 3,747 | — |
| Rating | 4.8★ (99) | 5★ (28) |
| Last updated | May 7, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.5.7 | 4.3.4.1 |
| Best rank on record | #723 | #1,256 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2021 | Feb 2022 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Index WP MySQL For Speed or Database Manager – WP Adminer?
By active installs, Index WP MySQL For Speed: 50K+ sites run it against 20K+ for Database Manager – WP Adminer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on September 17, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Index WP MySQL For Speed or Database Manager – WP Adminer?
Index WP MySQL For Speed, at #727 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Database Manager – WP Adminer at #1,267. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Index WP MySQL For Speed or Database Manager – WP Adminer alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.