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Core Files Update Cleanup

v1.1.0

by indextwo · updated 2 years ago

This plugin deletes the unnecessary license.txt, readme.html and wp-config-sample.php files after a core update.

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Rank
#23,878
Down2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 35
30+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.4K
2,361 all-time
Rating
–
0 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 40+ · ETA unknown

Core Files Update Cleanup at a glance

Core Files Update Cleanup is a WordPress plugin by indextwo with 30+ active installs, the #23,878 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.0 came out on Jan 23, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 43 plugins tagged “core”, it ranks #23. It was first released in 2024.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

78 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Core Files Update Cleanup Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.0510Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateCore Files Update Cleanup
Nov 4, 20263
Nov 3, 20264
Nov 2, 202610
Nov 1, 20265
Oct 31, 20264
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20261
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20264
Oct 26, 20267
Oct 25, 20264
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20262
Oct 19, 20265
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20262
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 35 · +2.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 10 days across 1 series.3434.535Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202635
Nov 8, 202635
Nov 7, 202634
Nov 5, 202634
Nov 4, 202634
Nov 3, 202634
Nov 2, 202634
Nov 1, 202634
Oct 31, 202634
Oct 30, 202634

Rank over time

#23,878 · up 249 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 11 days across 1 series.#23.9K#24K#24.1K#24.2KOct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 6Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#23,878
Nov 8, 2026#23,876
Nov 7, 2026#24,113
Nov 6, 2026#24,148
Nov 5, 2026#24,192
Nov 4, 2026#24,147
Nov 3, 2026#24,048
Nov 2, 2026#24,151
Nov 1, 2026#23,963
Oct 31, 2026#24,129
Oct 30, 2026#24,127

Growth %

Average +0.29% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 9 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 31Nov 1Nov 3Nov 4Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+2.94%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%

Active installs band

30+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.293031Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.4.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202630+
Nov 8, 202630+
Nov 7, 202630+
Nov 6, 202630+
Nov 5, 202630+
Nov 4, 202630+
Nov 3, 202630+
Nov 2, 202630+
Nov 1, 202630+
Oct 31, 202630+
Oct 30, 202630+
Oct 29, 202630+
Oct 28, 202630+
Oct 27, 202630+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
    • Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.1100%

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.0
Requires WordPress
3.6.0
Tested up to
6.4.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Jan 14, 2024
Last updated
Jan 23, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Core Files Update Cleanup

How many websites use Core Files Update Cleanup?

Core Files Update Cleanup is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,878 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Core Files Update Cleanup been downloaded?

2,361 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats

When was Core Files Update Cleanup last updated?

Version 1.1.0 came out on Jan 23, 2024 (2 years ago).

Is Core Files Update Cleanup compatible with the latest WordPress?

Core Files Update Cleanup’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, 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 Core Files Update Cleanup still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Core Files Update Cleanup have?

No one has reviewed Core Files Update Cleanup on WordPress.org yet.

What are the best alternatives to Core Files Update Cleanup?

The plugins most like Core Files Update Cleanup, by the tags they share, are WP Core Update Cleaner (800+), WP Downgrade (100K+) and Modular DS (40K+). Compare all alternatives

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Core Files Update Cleanup
Estimated installs≈ 35
Reported installs30+
Rating–
Reviews0
Total downloads2.4K
Authorindextwo
First releasedJan 14, 2024
Version1.1.0
Requires WP3.6.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 23, 2024

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