CC-Clean-Head-Tags
v1.0.4by Clearcode · updated 4 years ago
This plugin removes unnecessary html tags from the head section as well as version numbers from style/script links.
- Rank
- #27,342
- Up290 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.8K
- 2,846 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
CC-Clean-Head-Tags at a glance
CC-Clean-Head-Tags is a WordPress plugin by Clearcode with 20+ active installs, the #27,342 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.4 came out on Mar 16, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 2 plugins tagged “html head”, it ranks #2. 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 stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | CC-Clean-Head-Tags |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · -4.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#27,342 · down 61 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,342 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,632 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,819 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,705 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,729 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #27,574 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,797 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,254 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #27,216 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,281 |
Growth %
Average -0.33% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -4.17% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #27216 → #27705
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.7.1
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- Jan 23, 2017
- Last updated
- Mar 16, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about CC-Clean-Head-Tags
How many websites use CC-Clean-Head-Tags?
CC-Clean-Head-Tags is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,342 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has CC-Clean-Head-Tags been downloaded?
2,846 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was CC-Clean-Head-Tags last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on Mar 16, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is CC-Clean-Head-Tags compatible with the latest WordPress?
CC-Clean-Head-Tags’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 CC-Clean-Head-Tags still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does CC-Clean-Head-Tags have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to CC-Clean-Head-Tags?
The plugins most like CC-Clean-Head-Tags, by the tags they share, are Head Meta Data (10K+), wp_head() cleaner (2K+) and Auto SEO META keywords (META tags keywords) optimization + WooCommerce (500+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.8K |
| Author | Clearcode |
| First released | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | Mar 16, 2022 |
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