How to find Confluence plugins through a SQL query in the Database

Platform Notice: Data Center Only - This article only applies to Atlassian products on the Data Center platform.

Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.

*Except Fisheye and Crucible

Summary

Looking for a SQL query to get a list of all the user-installed plugins.

Solution

Run the following query against your Confluence database:

Postgres query

Postgres

1 SELECT filename, pluginkey FROM plugindata;

MySQL query

MySQL

1 SELECT FILENAME, PLUGINKEY FROM PLUGINDATA;
  • Pluginkey refers to the full plugin name;

  • Filename helps you to check the version of your plugin;

Updated on March 21, 2025

Still need help?

The Atlassian Community is here for you.