TideSQL Launches External TidesDB Storage Engine for MySQL
TideSQL has released TidesDB v10.1.1 as an external plugin for MySQL, enabling users to add a space- and write-optimized storage engine alongside InnoDB. The plugin is installed via a script and allows tables to be created with specific TidesDB options stored as JSON attributes, supporting seamless integration with existing MySQL setups.
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This development could give MySQL users access to a new storage engine that offers improved write performance and space efficiency, potentially influencing how high-performance databases are built and maintained. It positions TideSQL to expand its influence within the MySQL ecosystem by providing a flexible, plugin-based alternative to traditional storage engines.
- TidesDB is now available as an external plugin for MySQL.
- The plugin supports space and write optimization for tables.
- Installation is simplified but still involves manual setup.
Source: tidesdb.com — Tidesdb Team, 2026-10-05
Published there as: “A new write and space optimized storage engine for MySQL is here”
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