[Home](./index.md) > [@firebase/database](./database.md) > [Query](./database.query.md) > [isEqual](./database.query.isequal.md) ## Query.isEqual() method Returns whether or not the current and provided queries represent the same location, have the same query parameters, and are from the same instance of `FirebaseApp`. Two `Reference` objects are equivalent if they represent the same location and are from the same instance of `FirebaseApp`. Two `Query` objects are equivalent if they represent the same location, have the same query parameters, and are from the same instance of `FirebaseApp`. Equivalent queries share the same sort order, limits, and starting and ending points. Signature: ```typescript isEqual(other: Query | null): boolean; ``` ## Parameters | Parameter | Type | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | other | [Query](./database.query.md) \| null | The query to compare against. | Returns: boolean Whether or not the current and provided queries are equivalent.