Query Budget
Make plugin and query cost visible while you work.
Query Budget is a proposed WordPress plugin — Make plugin and query cost visible while you work. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 50 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
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At a glance
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 50 (50 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- Query Monitor coexistence, WP-CLI snapshots
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~5 weeks after threshold
The problem
Slow admin screens feel mysterious because developers cannot quickly see which plugin or request phase increased database work.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
WordPress developers, agencies, and site owners diagnosing slow editorial workflows.
Query Budget is a proposed WordPress plugin for WordPress developers, agencies, and site owners diagnosing slow editorial workflows..
It adds an admin-bar diagnostic view and request comparison without replacing a full profiler or application-performance platform. The WordPress plugin stays deliberately narrow so teams can validate one repeatable job before adding adjacent workflows.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Admin-bar budget
Admin-bar budget gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
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Plugin cost view
Plugin cost view gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
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Baseline compare
Baseline compare gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Production APM
- Automatic query optimization
- A full database administration tool
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
Query Monitor coexistence, WP-CLI snapshots
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
Query Monitor, APM platforms, manual database logs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
What does Query Budget cover?
It adds an admin-bar diagnostic view and request comparison without replacing a full profiler or application-performance platform.
What is outside the first release?
The first release does not include production apm.
Is Query Budget available to download yet?
No. Query Budget is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 50 votes needed before development starts.
What does Query Budget do?
Make plugin and query cost visible while you work. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which plugins get built.
When will Query Budget be released?
Estimated build time is ~5 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Query Budget cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Query Budget is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Query Budget — release notes and access details.
What does Query Budget require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.