MySQLi database layer vs WPS Cleaner
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
WPS Cleaner leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,465, ahead of MySQLi database layer at #14,902. Over the last 7 days WPS Cleaner slipped 9 places and MySQLi database layer climbed 467 places. WPS Cleaner has the largest install base, roughly 100× the next: 10K+ active installs against 100+ for MySQLi database layer. Downloads this week: WPS Cleaner 732 and MySQLi database layer 41. Ratings: MySQLi database layer 4.7★ from 13 and WPS Cleaner 4.3★ from 99 reviews.
| Metric | MySQLi database layer | WPS Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #14,902 ▲ 467 | #1,465 ▼ 9 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 41 | 732 |
| Rating | 4.7★ (13) | 4.3★ (99) |
| Last updated | Sep 18, 2013 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.1 | 1.6.11 |
| Best rank on record | #14,859 | #1,431 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2013 | May 2018 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
Ranking history Lower is better
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, MySQLi database layer or WPS Cleaner?
By active installs, WPS Cleaner: 10K+ sites run it against 100+ for MySQLi database layer, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, MySQLi database layer or WPS Cleaner?
WPS Cleaner, at #1,465 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with MySQLi database layer at #14,902. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are MySQLi database layer or WPS Cleaner alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.