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Secure DB Connection

v1.1.5

by hypertextranch · updated 8 years ago

Sets SSL keys and certs for encrypted MySQL database connections.

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Rank
#14,478
Down78 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 148
100+ reported · High
Total downloads
26.2K
26,233 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +14.3% (30d)·Toward 200+ · ETA unknown

Secure DB Connection at a glance

Secure DB Connection is a WordPress plugin by hypertextranch with 100+ active installs, the #14,478 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1.5 came out on Jul 8, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “encrypted”. 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

272 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Secure DB Connection Compare series
Downloads over time: 27 days across 1 series.5101520Oct 9Oct 13Oct 18Oct 22Oct 26Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateSecure DB Connection
Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 202611
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202612
Oct 31, 20267
Oct 30, 20263
Oct 29, 20268
Oct 28, 202613
Oct 27, 202616
Oct 26, 202613
Oct 25, 20268
Oct 24, 202610
Oct 23, 202619
Oct 22, 202613
Oct 21, 202618
Oct 20, 20267
Oct 19, 20268
Oct 18, 20265
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20267
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 202613
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20268
Oct 11, 20269
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 148 · -6.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.150155Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026148
Nov 7, 2026149
Nov 5, 2026149
Nov 4, 2026147
Nov 3, 2026153
Nov 2, 2026154
Nov 1, 2026147
Oct 31, 2026147
Oct 30, 2026147
Oct 29, 2026149
Oct 28, 2026147
Oct 27, 2026159

Rank over time

#14,478 · up 2 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 12 days across 1 series.#14.2K#14.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#14,478
Nov 7, 2026#14,400
Nov 5, 2026#14,420
Nov 4, 2026#14,474
Nov 3, 2026#14,091
Nov 2, 2026#14,051
Nov 1, 2026#14,438
Oct 31, 2026#14,498
Oct 30, 2026#14,470
Oct 29, 2026#14,455
Oct 28, 2026#14,481
Oct 27, 2026#14,480

Growth %

Average -0.60% 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, 2026-0.67%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+1.36%
Nov 4, 2026-3.92%
Nov 3, 2026-0.65%
Nov 2, 2026+4.76%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-1.34%
Oct 29, 2026+1.36%
Oct 28, 2026-7.55%

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 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 4.9.35
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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

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #14481 → #14420
    • Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35

Versions in use

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

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.5
Requires WordPress
4.9
Tested up to
4.9.35
Requires PHP
5.2.4
First released
Aug 21, 2016
Last updated
Jul 8, 2018
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Secure DB Connection

How many websites use Secure DB Connection?

Secure DB Connection 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 #14,478 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Secure DB Connection been downloaded?

26,233 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats

When was Secure DB Connection last updated?

Version 1.1.5 came out on Jul 8, 2018 (8 years ago).

Is Secure DB Connection compatible with the latest WordPress?

Secure DB Connection’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Secure DB Connection still maintained?

Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Secure DB Connection have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Secure DB Connection?

The plugins most like Secure DB Connection, by the tags they share, are Gravity Forms (100+), Flexible SSL for CloudFlare (100K+) and Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 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★

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Secure DB Connection
Estimated installs≈ 148
Reported installs100+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads26.2K
Authorhypertextranch
First releasedAug 21, 2016
Version1.1.5
Requires WP4.9
Requires PHP5.2.4
Last updatedJul 8, 2018

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