Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- MySQLi database layer currently ranks #14897 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #14859, first reached on Oct 20, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 4 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 56% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Sep 18, 2013 (4,785 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | #14897 |
| 2026-09-30 | #15607 |
| 2026-08-31 | #15597 |
| 2026-07-31 | #16078 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 100 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Marko Heijnen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2013-09-18 |
| Added to directory | 2013-06-23 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
MySQL_* functions are deprecated and this plugin creates a layer to use MySQLi instead. So you don't get notices when using PHP 5.5
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use MySQLi database layer?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is MySQLi database layer?
As of October 25, 2026, MySQLi database layer ranks #14897 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #14859.
When was MySQLi database layer last updated?
MySQLi database layer was last updated on September 18, 2013 (version 1.1). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes MySQLi database layer?
MySQLi database layer is developed by Marko Heijnen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2013.
