Clean Archives Reloaded
v3.2.0by Automattic · updated 14 years ago
A slick, Javascript enhanced post archive list generator.
- Rank
- #8,895
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 537
- 500+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 105.6K
- 105,573 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Clean Archives Reloaded at a glance
Clean Archives Reloaded is a WordPress plugin by Automattic with 500+ active installs, the #8,895 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 30% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 3.2.0 came out on Feb 7, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 79 plugins tagged “archives”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats170 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Clean Archives Reloaded |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 537 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 537 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 537 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 537 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 538 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 539 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 539 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 542 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 542 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 542 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 546 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 541 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 543 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 553 |
Rank over time
#8,895 · down 46 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,895 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,896 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,893 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,867 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,880 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,868 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,866 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,829 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,837 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,833 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,800 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,859 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,856 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,849 |
Growth %
Average -0.23% 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 | -0.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.55% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.92% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.81% |
Active installs band
500+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 500+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 500+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 500+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.2100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.5
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 5, 2008
- Last updated
- Feb 7, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Clean Archives Reloaded
How many websites use Clean Archives Reloaded?
Clean Archives Reloaded is active on 500+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,895 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Clean Archives Reloaded been downloaded?
105,573 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Clean Archives Reloaded last updated?
Version 3.2.0 came out on Feb 7, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Clean Archives Reloaded compatible with the latest WordPress?
Clean Archives Reloaded’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 Clean Archives Reloaded still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Clean Archives Reloaded have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Clean Archives Reloaded?
The plugins most like Clean Archives Reloaded, by the tags they share, are Posts List (7K+), Simple Yearly Archive (6K+) and Expanding Archives (3K+). 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 | ≈ 537 |
| Reported installs | 500+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 105.6K |
| Author | Automattic |
| First released | Mar 5, 2008 |
| Version | 3.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 7, 2012 |
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