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MySQLi database layer

v1.1

by Marko Heijnen · updated 13 years ago

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

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Rank
#14,944
Down6 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 140
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
17.2K
17,211 all-time
Rating
4.7/5
13 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +16.7% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA unknown

MySQLi database layer at a glance

MySQLi database layer is a WordPress plugin by Marko Heijnen with 100+ active installs, the #14,944 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.1 came out on Sep 18, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.6.1. Among the 56 plugins tagged “backend”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

115 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
MySQLi database layer Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.051015Oct 9Oct 13Oct 17Oct 22Oct 26Oct 30Nov 3
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DateMySQLi database layer
Nov 3, 20267
Nov 2, 20268
Nov 1, 20267
Oct 31, 20263
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20262
Oct 28, 20263
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20264
Oct 25, 20265
Oct 24, 20264
Oct 23, 20267
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20263
Oct 19, 202618
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20265
Oct 16, 20268
Oct 15, 20264
Oct 14, 20263
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20263
Oct 10, 20267
Oct 9, 20264

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 140 · -6.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.140145Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026140
Nov 7, 2026140
Nov 5, 2026140
Nov 4, 2026140
Nov 3, 2026140
Nov 2, 2026140
Nov 1, 2026139
Oct 31, 2026139
Oct 30, 2026139
Oct 29, 2026141
Oct 28, 2026140
Oct 27, 2026149

Rank over time

#14,944 · up 6 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#14.9K#15KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#14,944
Nov 7, 2026#14,938
Nov 6, 2026#14,925
Nov 5, 2026#14,945
Nov 4, 2026#14,934
Nov 3, 2026#14,946
Nov 2, 2026#14,945
Nov 1, 2026#14,966
Oct 31, 2026#14,972
Oct 30, 2026#14,958
Oct 29, 2026#14,933
Oct 28, 2026#14,931
Oct 27, 2026#14,950

Growth %

Average -0.52% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+0.72%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-1.42%
Oct 29, 2026+0.71%
Oct 28, 2026-6.04%

Active installs band

100+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.95100105Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026100+
Nov 7, 2026100+
Nov 6, 2026100+
Nov 5, 2026100+
Nov 4, 2026100+
Nov 3, 2026100+
Nov 2, 2026100+
Nov 1, 2026100+
Oct 31, 2026100+
Oct 30, 2026100+
Oct 29, 2026100+
Oct 28, 2026100+
Oct 27, 2026100+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

4.7★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1
Requires WordPress
3.6
Tested up to
3.6.1
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jun 23, 2013
Last updated
Sep 18, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about MySQLi database layer

How many websites use MySQLi database layer?

MySQLi database layer is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,944 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has MySQLi database layer been downloaded?

17,211 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was MySQLi database layer last updated?

Version 1.1 came out on Sep 18, 2013 (13 years ago).

Is MySQLi database layer compatible with the latest WordPress?

MySQLi database layer’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, 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 MySQLi database layer still maintained?

Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does MySQLi database layer have?

4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to MySQLi database layer?

The plugins most like MySQLi database layer, by the tags they share, are Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+), Optimize Database after Deleting Revisions (60K+) and Database Backup for WordPress (60K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.7

★★★★★

13 reviews

  • 5 stars: 12 reviews, 92%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
Positive
92%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
8%1–2★
  • About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 12 five-star reviews to balance out.

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MySQLi database layer
Estimated installs≈ 140
Reported installs100+
Rating4.7
Reviews13
Total downloads17.2K
AuthorMarko Heijnen
First releasedJun 23, 2013
Version1.1
Requires WP3.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedSep 18, 2013

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