WP DB Driver
An improved database layer for WordPress
5(7 reviews)
·60 active installs·Updated 10 years agoAs of April 2026, WP DB Driver is a WordPress PDO plugin with 60 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews. It has been downloaded 10K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.2.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 10 years ago — may have compatibility concerns.
5/57 reviews
60active installs
10K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013
Overview
This plugin adds an improved database layer to WordPress. It allows you to do more then the default one and is always up-to-date with the changes core makes.
mysql_* functions
The mysql_* functions are officially deprecated for PHP 5.5 and are throwing E_DEPRECATED errors.
On https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/21663 there is discussion on this topic.
This plugin reflects those discussions.
Why should I use this plugin?
You should use this plugin if you want to start using PDO / MySQLi for WordPress.
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 4.2.0+ requiredTested up to 4.4.0 |
| PHP | false+ required |
Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
2.1.0
- Sync with 4.4 ( Changeset 35787)
- Changed is_mysql logic.
Contributors
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