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MySQLi database layer vs Search Regex
Head-to-head on the signals that matter, from the public WordPress.org data.
Download trajectory
MySQLi database layer Search Regex
7-day average downloads, each indexed to 100 at the start of the window. A line above 100 is growing, below 100 is shrinking.
| Metric | MySQLi database layer | Search Regex |
|---|---|---|
| Health score | 48 (D) | 90 (A) ● |
| Est. active installs | 100–200 | 100K–200K ● |
| Total downloads | 16.9K | 2.5M ● |
| Downloads · 30d | 34 | 23.9K ● |
| Momentum | -35% ● | -62% |
| Rating (adjusted) | 4.31★ | 4.63★ ● |
| Reviews | 13 | 99 ● |
| Last updated | 12.8y ago | 1mo ago ● |
| Support resolved | — ● | — |
| Requires PHP | — | 7.4 |
● marks the leader on each row.