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HyperDB

v1.8

by Automattic · updated 4 years ago

HyperDB is an advanced database class that supports replication, failover, load balancing, and partitioning.

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Rank
#31,889
Down324 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 16
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
195.5K
195,460 all-time
Rating
4.1/5
14 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +44.6% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

HyperDB at a glance

HyperDB is a WordPress plugin by Automattic with 10+ active installs, the #31,889 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 44 times, 45% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 1.8 came out on Oct 12, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. Among the 3 plugins tagged “scaling”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

822 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
HyperDB Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.50Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateHyperDB
Oct 29, 202660
Oct 28, 202647
Oct 27, 202627
Oct 26, 202674
Oct 25, 202610
Oct 24, 202614
Oct 23, 202645
Oct 22, 202649
Oct 21, 202676
Oct 20, 202642
Oct 19, 202693
Oct 18, 20267
Oct 17, 202610
Oct 16, 202628
Oct 15, 202621
Oct 14, 202627
Oct 13, 202647
Oct 12, 202678
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202613
Oct 9, 202643

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.161718Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202616
Nov 7, 202617
Nov 5, 202616
Nov 4, 202616
Nov 3, 202616
Nov 2, 202616
Nov 1, 202616
Oct 31, 202616
Oct 30, 202616
Oct 29, 202616
Oct 28, 202616
Oct 27, 202618

Rank over time

#31,889 · down 385 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 7 days across 1 series.#31.5K#32KOct 27Oct 29Nov 2Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#31,889
Nov 7, 2026#31,565
Nov 6, 2026#31,785
Nov 2, 2026#32,194
Oct 30, 2026#31,954
Oct 29, 2026#31,919
Oct 27, 2026#31,504

Growth %

Average -0.98% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-5.88%
Nov 7, 2026+3.13%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-11.11%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.0.18
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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    • Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.8100%

Rating trend

4.1★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.8
Requires WordPress
4.2
Tested up to
6.0.18
Requires PHP
–
First released
May 7, 2016
Last updated
Oct 12, 2022
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about HyperDB

How many websites use HyperDB?

HyperDB 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 #31,889 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has HyperDB been downloaded?

195,460 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 44 times. See download stats

When was HyperDB last updated?

Version 1.8 came out on Oct 12, 2022 (4 years ago).

Is HyperDB compatible with the latest WordPress?

HyperDB’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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 HyperDB still maintained?

Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does HyperDB have?

4.1 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 79% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to HyperDB?

The plugins most like HyperDB, by the tags they share, are Index WP MySQL For Speed (50K+).

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.1

★★★★★

14 reviews

  • 5 stars: 11 reviews, 79%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 3 reviews, 21%
Positive
79%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
21%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.

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HyperDB
Estimated installs≈ 16
Reported installs10+
Rating4.1
Reviews14
Total downloads195.5K
AuthorAutomattic
First releasedMay 7, 2016
Version1.8
Requires WP4.2
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 12, 2022

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