AMW Clear Upload Folder
v1.1.5by alim511 · updated 9 years ago
Removes unused files from the 'uploads' folder
- Rank
- #46,273
- Up8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.4K
- 2,400 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
AMW Clear Upload Folder at a glance
AMW Clear Upload Folder is a WordPress plugin by alim511 with 10+ active installs, the #46,273 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 67% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.1.5 came out on Oct 25, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 45 plugins tagged “unused images”, it ranks #21. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | AMW Clear Upload Folder |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -20.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#46,273 · down 8,359 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #46,273 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #46,281 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,810 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #41,014 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #39,690 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #40,179 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #44,472 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #44,514 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #34,949 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #43,453 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #37,914 |
Growth %
Average -1.84% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #37914 → #41014Downloads +150%
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4.2
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- 5.5
- First released
- Sep 26, 2017
- Last updated
- Oct 25, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about AMW Clear Upload Folder
How many websites use AMW Clear Upload Folder?
AMW Clear Upload Folder is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #46,273 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has AMW Clear Upload Folder been downloaded?
2,400 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was AMW Clear Upload Folder last updated?
Version 1.1.5 came out on Oct 25, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is AMW Clear Upload Folder compatible with the latest WordPress?
AMW Clear Upload Folder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is AMW Clear Upload Folder still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does AMW Clear Upload Folder have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to AMW Clear Upload Folder?
The plugins most like AMW Clear Upload Folder, by the tags they share, are FileBird (200K+), Auto Upload Images (20K+) and Custom Upload Dir (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 2.4K |
| Author | alim511 |
| First released | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Version | 1.1.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.4.2 |
| Requires PHP | 5.5 |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2017 |
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