{"id":819,"date":"2023-09-21T15:10:36","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T15:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/?p=819"},"modified":"2024-04-04T06:34:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T06:34:18","slug":"how-to-fix-your-php-installation-appears-to-be-missing-the-mysql-extension-which-is-required-by-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-your-php-installation-appears-to-be-missing-the-mysql-extension-which-is-required-by-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix &#8220;Your PHP Installation Appears to Be Missing the MySQL Extension Which Is Required by WordPress.&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Unlock the full article with just a tap on the play icon. Let&#8217;s dive in!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio src=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/How-to-Fix-Your-PHP-Installation-Appears-to-Be-Missing-the-MySQL-Extension-Which-Is-Required-by-WordPress-1.mp3\" controls=\"controls\"><\/audio><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>WordPress is one of the most flexible and reliable content management systems (CMSs). Still, you may sometimes run into problems when you use it. One error says, \u201cYour <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-your-php-installation-appears-to-be-missing-the-mysql-extension-which-is-required-by-wordpress\/\">PHP Fix installation<\/a> doesn\u2019t seem to have the MySQL extension that WordPress needs.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The good news is that this is a pretty easy problem, and there are a few quick and easy ways to do so. Once you know what the mistake means and what causes it most of the time, you&#8217;ll be better able to fix it and ensure it doesn&#8217;t happen again.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here, we&#8217;ll talk about the WordPress MySQL extension error and some of the most common reasons why it happens. Then, we&#8217;ll show you how to fix the problem and how to make sure it doesn&#8217;t happen again.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/third-time-lucky-how-i-conquered-wordpress-detailed\/\">Third Time Lucky How I Conquered WordPress [Detailed]<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Guide to Fix PHP Fix:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now that you know what the message means and what might have caused it, let&#8217;s look at how to fix it.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>1- Fix WordPress:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3526 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fix-WordPress-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Fix WordPress\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fix-WordPress-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fix-WordPress-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fix-WordPress-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fix-WordPress-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Fix-WordPress.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As we said, this error message could happen if you use an older version of WordPress, like 3.9 or smaller. So, one of the first things you should do to fix it is to use the newest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/third-time-lucky-how-i-conquered-wordpress-detailed\/\">WordPress Core version<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re using the latest version of PHP and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/\">The App Founders<\/a>, which we&#8217;ll discuss next, this is probably the trouble. You can check for an update by visiting your admin area and Dashboard &gt; Updates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Check for an update if you can still log into your WordPress account.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Click on Dashboard and then Updates.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Click on Dashboard and then Updates.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If you have the choice, click Update All.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>If you can&#8217;t get into your WordPress site, you must use an FTP client to update the Software.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get the latest.zip file for WordPress:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Take the.zip file apart.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Use FTP to get into the server for your website.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Go to the folder called &#8220;wp-content.&#8221;<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Click the right mouse button on the plugins folder and rename it &#8220;plugins.hold.&#8221; This will turn off your apps for now.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Delete the folders called wp-includes and wp-admin.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Upload the new wp-includes and wp-admin folders you took from the.zip file earlier.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Upload each file from the new wp-content folder to your wp-content folder. This will PHP Fix and replace the files that are already there. Only delete the files in your wp-content folder that are being replaced by new ones.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Put all your new files in the public_html folder, the root path for WordPress.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Change the &#8220;plugins. file back to the &#8220;plugins.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2- Upgrade Your Plugins:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3525 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Upgrade-Your-Plugins-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Upgrade Your Plugins\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Upgrade-Your-Plugins-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Upgrade-Your-Plugins-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Upgrade-Your-Plugins-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Upgrade-Your-Plugins-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Upgrade-Your-Plugins.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Like old core software, outdated plugins can cause PHP to give the MySQL extension error because they don&#8217;t work well with PHP.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you can still log in to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-hiring-a-wordpress-developer\/\">your WordPress<\/a> homepage, you can check to ensure that all your plugins are running the most recent versions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you can&#8217;t get into your WordPress site, you must use an FTP client to update outdated plugins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Get the.zip file for the app.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Take the.zip file apart.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Use FTP to get into the server for your website.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Go to the folder called &#8220;wp-content.&#8221;<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Click on the folder for tools.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Delete the folder that contains the Software you want to update.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Find the folder with the plugins you downloaded and removed, right-click it, then click &#8220;Upload.&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3- Make Sure to install the MySQL Plugin:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3524 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Make-Sure-to-install-the-MySQL-Plugin-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Make Sure to install the MySQL Plugin\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Make-Sure-to-install-the-MySQL-Plugin-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Make-Sure-to-install-the-MySQL-Plugin-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Make-Sure-to-install-the-MySQL-Plugin-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Make-Sure-to-install-the-MySQL-Plugin-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Make-Sure-to-install-the-MySQL-Plugin.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Even if your WordPress version is up-to-date, you should ensure the MySQL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/which-extensions-can-help-drive-installs-of-your-mobile-app\/\">extension<\/a> is loaded and turned on. It&#8217;s possible that the Operating System (OS) you&#8217;re using didn&#8217;t come with the extension, so you&#8217;ll have to add it yourself.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Return to the phpinfo.php file you made in the last step to check if it&#8217;s installed. Then, go to the part for MySQL or MySQL. The version of the MySQL extension will be shown next to the Client API field if it is loaded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>However, the MySQL extension is not loaded if this field is blank or not there. How you install it will depend on how your host works. You can find out more in the PHP fix startup guide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>If your host uses cPanel, you can turn on the extension by going to your cPanel dashboard, clicking on Software, and selecting Select PHP Version.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Here, choose the most current version of PHP and then check the boxes for MySQL and MySQL. Save your changes, and then go back to your site to see if the mistake message remains.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Ask your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/what-is-nearshore-software-development-complete-guide\/\">web service for assistance<\/a> if you need help installing the MySQL extension. You can always ask them to help you with this process.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4- Check Your Version of PHP:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3523 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Check-Your-Version-of-PHP-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Check Your Version of PHP\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Check-Your-Version-of-PHP-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Check-Your-Version-of-PHP-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Check-Your-Version-of-PHP-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Check-Your-Version-of-PHP-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Check-Your-Version-of-PHP.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you know that the core of WordPress is up-to-date, you should check which version of PHP your server is using.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The best way to do this is to go to Tools &gt; Site Health from the Dashboard of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/how-to-duplicate-a-page-in-wordpress-3-simple-ways\/\">WordPress site<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you can&#8217;t get into your WordPress account, you can use a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client like FileZilla to connect to your server and check your PHP version. You can also use the File Manager tool if your web company uses cPanel.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Please make a new file in the top directory of your site (\/public_html) and call it phpinfo.php. You can\u00a0PHP fix with your FTP client or your File Manager. Then, open the file and copy and paste the code below:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>When you&#8217;re done, save the file. Open a new tab and navigate to &#8220;yoursite.com\/phpinfo.php.&#8221; Ensure that &#8220;yoursite.com&#8221; has been replaced with your domain name.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Now, you should see a page that tells you how PHP is set up on your site.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>At the top of the screen, it should say which version of PHP your server is using. If it starts with 7 or 8, the error message is probably not caused by an old version of PHP.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Suppose you are using PHP 5. X, consider changing it.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Stop The Mysql Extension Problem From Happening?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Preventing the &#8220;Your PHP fix installation appears to be missing the MySQL extension required by WordPress&#8221; error from reoccurring is ensuring consistency, keeping up with updates, and adhering to best practices.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Here are some proactive steps to take:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Regularly Update Your Server Software:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3522 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Update-Your-Server-Software-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Update Your Server Software\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Update-Your-Server-Software-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Update-Your-Server-Software-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Update-Your-Server-Software-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Update-Your-Server-Software-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Update-Your-Server-Software.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Update PHP: Ensure you are running a recommended version of PHP for WordPress. Often, updated versions bring performance improvements and remove deprecated functions and extensions.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Update MySQL: Regularly update the MySQL server to ensure compatibility.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Implement a Stable Hosting Environment:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3521 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Stable-Hosting-Environment-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Stable Hosting Environment\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Stable-Hosting-Environment-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Stable-Hosting-Environment-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Stable-Hosting-Environment-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Stable-Hosting-Environment-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Stable-Hosting-Environment.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Choose a Reliable Host: Opt for a hosting provider specializing in WordPress, as they will typically handle many technical aspects for you.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Managed WordPress Hosting: Consider switching to managed WordPress hosting, specifically optimized for WordPress. They handle technical management aspects, ensuring that the PHP and MySQL extensions required are always in place.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Monitor PHP Extensions:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3520 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Monitor-PHP-Extensions-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Monitor PHP Extensions\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Monitor-PHP-Extensions-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Monitor-PHP-Extensions-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Monitor-PHP-Extensions-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Monitor-PHP-Extensions-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Monitor-PHP-Extensions.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Use tools or plugins that notify you when crucial PHP extensions are missing or disabled.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Backup Regularly:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3519 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Backup-Regularly-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Backup Regularly\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Backup-Regularly-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Backup-Regularly-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Backup-Regularly-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Backup-Regularly-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Backup-Regularly.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Always keep regular backups of your website. In case of misconfigurations, a recent backup can be a lifesaver, allowing you to revert to a previous state.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Limit Backend Access:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3518 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Limit-Backend-Access-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Limit Backend Access\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Limit-Backend-Access-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Limit-Backend-Access-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Limit-Backend-Access-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Limit-Backend-Access-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Limit-Backend-Access.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Only give server and backend access to trusted individuals or developers who understand the implications of the changes they make.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\">\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theappfounders.com\/blog\/how-much-is-pi-crypto-worth-a-guide-to-understanding-pi-networks-value\/\">How Much Is Pi Crypto Worth: A Guide to Understanding Pi Network\u2019s Value<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vital Aspects Unraveled<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<table style=\"border: 2px double black; border-radius: 10px !important; width: 100%; text-align: center;\">\r\n<thead style=\"background-color: #2e34a6; color: white;\">\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"padding: 10px !important;\">Fixing PHP MySQL Extension Error in WordPress<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"padding: 10px !important;\">Key Steps to Resolve the Error<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"padding: 10px !important;\">Preventive Measures to Avoid Recurrence<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Update WordPress Core<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Update WordPress to Latest Version<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Regular Software Updates<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Using FTP for Manual Update<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Update Plugins for Compatibility<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Stable Hosting Environment<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Replacing Core Folders via FTP<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Upgrading Outdated Plugins via FTP<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Managed WordPress Hosting<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Check MySQL Extension<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Check MySQL Extension and Installation<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Monitoring PHP Extensions<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Check and Change PHP Version<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Review and Change PHP Version if Old<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Regular Backups for Safety<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Understanding the Error Cause<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Understand the Cause and Error Check<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Limited Backend Access<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Ensure Latest PHP and MySQL Versions<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Confirm PHP and MySQL Updates<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"padding: 10px !important; border: 2px double black;\">Restrict Access to Trusted Individuals<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The MySQL extension issue is just as unpleasant as any other WordPress mistake and could negatively affect your site&#8217;s user experience. 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