Persistent database connection updater
v1.0by Bibin Kurian · updated 12 years ago
This WordPress plugin automatically updates the MySQL database connection to persistent connection when user update the WordPress version from backend …
- Rank
- #19,565
- Down88 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 64
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.2K
- 5,194 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Persistent database connection updater at a glance
Persistent database connection updater is a WordPress plugin by Bibin Kurian with 60+ active installs, the #19,565 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 21, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “microsoft azure”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats78 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Persistent database connection updater |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 64 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 64 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 64 |
Rank over time
#19,565 · down 61 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,565 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,477 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,446 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,468 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,356 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,583 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,428 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,446 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,528 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,373 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,393 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,511 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,504 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.54% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.54% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.54% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.56% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
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%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.9.1
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 21, 2014
- Last updated
- Aug 21, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Persistent database connection updater
How many websites use Persistent database connection updater?
Persistent database connection updater is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,565 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Persistent database connection updater been downloaded?
5,194 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Persistent database connection updater last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 21, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Persistent database connection updater compatible with the latest WordPress?
Persistent database connection updater’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Persistent database connection updater still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Persistent database connection updater have?
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Persistent database connection updater?
The plugins most like Persistent database connection updater, by the tags they share, are Database Backup for WordPress (60K+), Index WP MySQL For Speed (50K+) and Database Manager (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 64 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 5.2K |
| Author | Bibin Kurian |
| First released | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.9.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 21, 2014 |
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