Clean WP Head
v.2.1by Michael Torbert · updated 10 years ago
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- Rank
- #38,503
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,406 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Clean WP Head at a glance
Clean WP Head is a WordPress plugin by Michael Torbert with 10+ active installs, the #38,503 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version .2.1 came out on Mar 1, 2016, more than 10 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.8.4. Among the 14 plugins tagged “wp_head”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats139 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Clean WP Head |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#38,503 · up 5,713 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #38,503 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #43,151 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,669 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #46,133 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,956 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #41,798 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #48,110 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,216 |
Growth %
Average +1.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -3.57% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +27.27% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.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.
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- .2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.2
- Tested up to
- 2.8.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 23, 2009
- Last updated
- Mar 1, 2016
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Clean WP Head
How many websites use Clean WP Head?
Clean WP Head 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 #38,503 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Clean WP Head been downloaded?
5,406 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Clean WP Head last updated?
Version .2.1 came out on Mar 1, 2016 (10 years ago).
Is Clean WP Head compatible with the latest WordPress?
Clean WP Head’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.8.4, 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 WP Head still maintained?
Its last release was 10 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Clean WP Head have?
No one has reviewed Clean WP Head on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Clean WP Head?
The plugins most like Clean WP Head, by the tags they share, are wp_head() cleaner (2K+), Header Code (100+) and Clean up wp_head (90+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | Michael Torbert |
| First released | Sep 23, 2009 |
| Version | .2.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 1, 2016 |
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