MySQL is the world's most popular open source database. With its proven performance, reliability, and ease-of-use, MySQL has ... become the leading database choice for web-based applications, used by high profile web properties including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and all five of the top five websites*. Additionally, it is an extremely popular choice as embedded database, distributed by thousands of ISVs and OEMs. * Top five websites ranked by Alexa Internet, Inc. read more