How to install and use the Query Monitor plugin

This guide will delve into installing and using the Query Monitor plugin. It is a debugging tool that assists you in monitoring WordPress performance.

To install Query Monitor on your WordPress site, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress site as the admin user.
2. Select the “Plugins” option and click on “Add New Plugin.”
   
3. Type “Query Monitor” in the search bar and press enter.
   
4. Select the plugin and click “Install Now”.
   
5. Once installed, “Activate” it.
   
6. After installing this plugin, you may easily monitor your WordPress site. Here’s how:
   1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard as an administrator.
   2. Access the Query Monitor menu in the toolbar.
      
   3. Select an option from the menu to access detailed insights about your site.
      

Key Features of Query Monitor

The Query Monitor plugin provides several options to help you analyse your site. Below are some of the most useful features:

1. Queries: Displays raw database queries used to generate the current page, including the functions that executed them.
2. Request: Details the HTTP request for the current page.
3. Scripts: Lists all script files loaded on the page.
4. Styles: Shows all CSS files loaded on the page.
5. Hooks & Actions: Displays all hooks and their associated actions for the current page.
6. Environment: Provides environment settings for your site, such as PHP, MySQL, WordPress, and web server details.

This way you can install and use the Query Monitor plugin. Hope you liked our article. If you want additional assistance, feel free to contact our support staff.

Interested in running SQL queries manually? Check out our guide on How to Run SQL Queries using phpMyAdmin