Active installs
100+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#15964
Peak #15895
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
17K
Days tracked
3
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- MySQLi database layer currently ranks #15964 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #15895, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1, shipped on Sep 18, 2013 (4,708 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
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Downloads per day
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 | 2026-08-07 |
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
Is MySQLi database layer a free plugin?
Yes — MySQLi database layer is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use MySQLi database layer?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs.
How popular is MySQLi database layer?
As of August 9, 2026, MySQLi database layer ranks #15964 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #15895.
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.
