SOQL Query Builder — Visual Salesforce Query Tool
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SOQL Query Builder

Build SOQL queries visually. Select an object, pick fields, add filters, and copy the ready-to-use SOQL.

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SOQL Output
1SELECT
2    Id,
3    Name
4FROM Account
5LIMIT 200
Fields:IdName
REST API URL
Relationship Fields

About the SOQL Query Builder

SOQL is the primary way to read data from Salesforce — in Apex code, in the Developer Console, and in integrations. Writing SOQL by hand means memorizing object API names, field names, and relationship names. This visual builder lets you select objects and fields from a searchable list, add WHERE conditions, configure ORDER BY and LIMIT, and generates the correct SOQL string and REST API URL instantly.

What this tool builds

Field Selection

Browse and select fields from standard Salesforce objects. Includes relationship fields for parent-to-child and child-to-parent traversal.

WHERE Conditions

Add multiple filter conditions with AND/OR logic. Supports all SOQL operators: =, !=, <, >, LIKE, IN, NOT IN, INCLUDES, EXCLUDES.

ORDER BY & LIMIT

Configure sort fields, direction (ASC/DESC), NULLS FIRST/LAST, and record limits. Essential for pagination and performance.

REST API URL

Generates the URL-encoded REST API endpoint alongside the SOQL string — ready to use with Workbench, Postman, or your integration.

SOQL best practices

  • Never put SOQL queries inside for loops — collect IDs first, then query once
  • Always add a LIMIT clause when querying large objects like Task or EmailMessage
  • Use selective filters on indexed fields (Id, Name, OwnerId, custom external IDs) for performance
  • Use WITH SECURITY_ENFORCED or WITH USER_MODE to respect field-level security

Pipeline

Frequently asked

Is my SOQL query sent to a server?
No. All query building and generation runs 100% in your browser. No query data or field names are transmitted anywhere.
What is SOQL?
SOQL (Salesforce Object Query Language) is Salesforce's SQL-like query language for retrieving records from the Salesforce database. It supports SELECT, FROM, WHERE, ORDER BY, GROUP BY, LIMIT, and relationship traversal via dot notation.
What is the difference between SOQL and SQL?
SOQL is read-only — you cannot INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE with it. It supports relationship queries (parent-to-child and child-to-parent) using dot notation and subqueries. It does not support JOINs, but relationship traversal achieves similar results.
What are SOQL governor limits?
Salesforce enforces governor limits to ensure fair resource usage. The key SOQL limits are: 100 SOQL queries per synchronous transaction, 200 per asynchronous transaction, and a maximum of 50,000 records returned per query. Queries in loops are the most common governor limit violation.
How do I query related objects in SOQL?
For child-to-parent relationships, use dot notation: SELECT Account.Name FROM Contact. For parent-to-child (subquery), use the relationship name in parentheses: SELECT Id, (SELECT Id FROM Contacts) FROM Account.