Clean up wp_head
v0.2.1by Fredrik Malmgren · updated 14 years ago
Use Clean up wp_head to remove unused tags in wp_head.
- Rank
- #17,326
- Down53 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 91
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.9K
- 6,863 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Clean up wp_head at a glance
Clean up wp_head is a WordPress plugin by Fredrik Malmgren with 90+ active installs, the #17,326 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.2.1 came out on Nov 5, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “wlwmanifest”. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats45 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Clean up wp_head |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 91 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 91 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 91 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 91 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 92 |
Rank over time
#17,326 · up 16 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,326 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,273 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,372 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,358 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,384 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,441 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,467 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,388 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,353 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,386 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,356 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,358 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,390 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,342 |
Growth %
Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +1.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +3.45% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -5.50% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +1.10% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.09% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.10% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.09% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
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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.
- v0.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 18, 2010
- Last updated
- Nov 5, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Clean up wp_head
How many websites use Clean up wp_head?
Clean up wp_head is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,326 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Clean up wp_head been downloaded?
6,863 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Clean up wp_head last updated?
Version 0.2.1 came out on Nov 5, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Clean up wp_head compatible with the latest WordPress?
Clean up wp_head’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 up wp_head 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 up wp_head have?
No one has reviewed Clean up wp_head on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Clean up wp_head?
The plugins most like Clean up wp_head, by the tags they share, are TechEnabler Header Links Removal (10+), wp_head() cleaner (2K+) and Header Code (100+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 91 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 6.9K |
| Author | Fredrik Malmgren |
| First released | Sep 18, 2010 |
| Version | 0.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 5, 2012 |
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