SQLite

Most widely deployed database engine in the world

45
Critical · 45/100
Automated health estimate

The score summarizes repository activity. Funding is unknown and excluded from the score. These repository signals do not establish financial stability, security, or maintainer availability. How to interpret this data.

Funding
Unknown
Maintenance
Active
Contributors
Few observed
Bus Factor
High risk
Metrics last updated: (2026-10-25)

Evidence and limitations

Activity source: sqlite/sqlite via the GitHub API. Counts describe this repository, which may be a mirror or only part of the project.

Commits in 30 days
339
Commits in 90 days
647
Authors accounting for half the sampled commits
1

The 200-commit author sample does not cover the full 90 days. Author counts are lower bounds; concentration describes the sample only.

Few commits can reflect mature software. Commit authors do not establish merge rights, available maintainers, organizational diversity, or knowledge distribution. Funding is unknown; donation links alone do not establish income or runway.

Correct this assessment or provide evidence →

Ways to help SQLite

SQLite offers consortium membership for organizations that want to fund ongoing development and receive technical support.

Official sources checked . SQLite Consortium. These are public participation routes, not a maintainer-confirmed urgent request.

People associated with this project

Profiles include creators, contributors, and former maintainers. This is not a complete roster of the current team.

D. Richard Hipp
D. Richard Hipp
SQLite Creator

Overview

SQLite is a C library that implements a small, fast, self-contained, high-reliability, full-featured, SQL database engine. It is the most used database engine in the world.

Importance

  • Embedded in every smartphone (iOS and Android)
  • Used by Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and most browsers
  • Included in Python, PHP, and many programming languages
  • Found in billions of devices worldwide

Key Features

  • Zero-configuration database
  • Serverless architecture
  • Single file storage
  • ACID compliant
  • Cross-platform

Sustainability

SQLite offers consortium membership for organizations that want to fund ongoing development and receive technical support. SQLite Consortium.

Source pages checked 2026-10-02. Financial capacity has not been independently assessed.

Dependencies

⬆️ Depends On (1)
Linux Kernel
SQLite
data
⬇️ Used By (1)
Ruby on Rails

Dependency Chain

Upstream
Linux Kernel →
SQLite
→ Ruby on Rails
Downstream

Impact Analysis

1 Direct Dependencies
1 Dependent Projects
🔗 Middleware project

⚠️ Impact Risk: Changes to SQLite could affect 1 downstream project.

Back to all projects