WordPress plugin comparison
Core Files Update Cleanup vs WP Downgrade
At a glance
- WP Downgrade has more active installs: 100K+, against 30+ for Core Files Update Cleanup.
- On a typical day, WP Downgrade is downloaded about 1,141 times, Core Files Update Cleanup about 4.
- Core Files Update Cleanup has no reviews yet.
- WP Downgrade was updated more recently: Oct 7, 2026, against Jan 23, 2024 for Core Files Update Cleanup.
- WP Downgrade is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.4.14 for Core Files Update Cleanup.
- WP Downgrade has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for Core Files Update Cleanup.
Line by line
WP Downgrade leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Core Files Update Cleanup |  WP Downgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,847 | #404 |
| Active installs | 30+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 69 | 48K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(169) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.4.14 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×1.13 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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