Database Read Replicas
v1.0.2by jamesdlow · updated 2 months ago
BETA: Extend WordPress with MySQL database read replica support for greater speed and scalability
- Rank
- #41,156
- Down42 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,776 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Database Read Replicas at a glance
Database Read Replicas is a WordPress plugin by jamesdlow with 10+ active installs, the #41,156 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Aug 26, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 5 plugins tagged “wpdb”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats50 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Database Read Replicas |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 14 · +7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#41,156 · up 2,672 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,156 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,114 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #35,964 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,969 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #46,119 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #48,266 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #46,096 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #37,517 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #43,828 |
Growth %
Average +0.62% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +15.38% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.0
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 17, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 26, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Database Read Replicas
How many websites use Database Read Replicas?
Database Read Replicas is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #41,156 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Database Read Replicas been downloaded?
4,776 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Database Read Replicas last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Aug 26, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Database Read Replicas compatible with the latest WordPress?
Database Read Replicas’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Database Read Replicas still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Database Read Replicas have?
No one has reviewed Database Read Replicas on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Database Read Replicas?
The plugins most like Database Read Replicas, by the tags they share, are Database Backup for WordPress (60K+), Database Manager (20K+) and WP-Optimize (1M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | jamesdlow |
| First released | Oct 17, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
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