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

Does this plugin have any undo?

No. It executes SQL queries directly against your database. If in doubt, run a SELECT query before attempting an UPDATE or DELETE query to confirm what you are about to modify.

Can I irreparably damage my WordPress database using this plugin?

Yes.

Do I have to know SQL to use this plugin?

Yes. Other than a basic facility that will DESCRIBE each table for you, there is no GUI (graphical user interface).

1.4

• Added CSV export format (hat tip: olarmarius)

1.3

• Updated to work with PHP 7

1.2

• Cleaned code up to submit to WP Plugin Repo
• Wrapped functions in class

1.1

• Add wp_nonce_field check, minor code cleanup

1.0

• Initial version

Extract the zip file, drop the sql-executioner folder in your wp-content/plugins/ directory, and then activate from the Plugins page.