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While MySQL maintains a massive global footprint through legacy platforms like WordPress, a distinct momentum shift has made PostgreSQL the undisputed favorite for new projects and venture-backed startups. This transition is largely driven by corporate instability surrounding MySQL and MariaDB, coupled with a surge in developer mindshare that increasingly treats PostgreSQL as the default industry standard. However, some critics argue this "dominance" is rooted more in investment hype and feature parity with decades-old Oracle systems than in true technical novelty. This shift has sparked concerns about an emerging monoculture in software development, where PostgreSQL is adopted as a blanket solution often at the expense of technical nuance.