WP DB Driver vs WP-ServerInfo
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
WP-ServerInfo leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,829, ahead of WP DB Driver at #20,638. Over the last 7 days WP-ServerInfo climbed 18 places and WP DB Driver slipped 132 places. WP-ServerInfo has the largest install base, roughly 200× the next: 10K+ active installs against 50+ for WP DB Driver. Downloads this week: WP-ServerInfo 1,132 and WP DB Driver 20. Ratings: WP DB Driver 5★ from 7 and WP-ServerInfo 4.8★ from 17 reviews.
| Metric | WP DB Driver | WP-ServerInfo |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #20,638 ▼ 132 | #1,829 ▲ 18 |
| Active installs | 50+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 20 | 1,132 |
| Rating | 5★ (7) | 4.8★ (17) |
| Last updated | Dec 27, 2015 | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Current version | 2.1.0 | 3.0.0 |
| Best rank on record | #19,476 | #1,814 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Jun 2013 | Jan 2007 |
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
Active installs
Downloads per day
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, WP DB Driver or WP-ServerInfo?
By active installs, WP-ServerInfo: 10K+ sites run it against 50+ for WP DB Driver, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 25, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, WP DB Driver or WP-ServerInfo?
WP-ServerInfo, at #1,829 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with WP DB Driver at #20,638. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are WP DB Driver or WP-ServerInfo 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.