MySQL Usage Up 25%

Evans Data Group has recently released the results of their latest developer survey showing that MySQL usage is up by 25%.  In fact, 40% of developers surveyed are using MySQL.  According to Evans:

"In an increasing number of ratings categories, we're seeing open-source databases meeting or exceeding proprietary databases."

Evans indicated that MySQL was growing in popularity due to its adoption as part of the open source LAMP stack (Linux / Apache / MySQL / PHP).  With more developers using open source (65% in North America) MySQL usage is expected to continue to grow in the future.

• Evans Data: MySQL Gains 25% Market Share of Database Usage
• CNet: Survey: MySQL Use Rises 25 Percent
• eChannel Line: MySQL Database Market Share up 25%
• CMSWire: MySQL Piggy-Backs Open Source, Dominates DB Use