Database Manager - WP Adminer
20,000+ active installs · Rated 5.0/5 · Updated March 30, 2026
Database Manager - WP Adminer runs the Adminer database tool inside the WordPress dashboard, under Tools. Access is limited to users with the manage_options capability, or super admins on multisite. It suits developers and admins who need to inspect or edit the database without a separate tool. Limit: it gives direct database access, so it should stay limited to trusted admins and off public-facing sites.
Pros
- Full Adminer database tool inside the dashboard
- Access limited by WordPress capability
- Link in the admin bar and the plugins screen
Cons
- Direct database access, so a risk if an admin account is weak
- Installs a must-use plugin to load early
- Writes an adminer.key file to the temp directory
Topics: Security plugins
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