Delete Custom Header
v1.2.1by Beej · updated 12 years ago
Delete uploaded header images and remove them from the database.
- Rank
- #47,451
- Down5,631 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3K
- 2,986 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Delete Custom Header at a glance
Delete Custom Header is a WordPress plugin by Beej with 10+ active installs, the #47,451 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.1 came out on May 17, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 48 plugins tagged “headers”, it ranks #34. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats31 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Delete Custom Header |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#47,451 · down 5,456 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #47,451 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,820 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #38,430 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #39,589 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #38,797 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,679 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #35,278 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,310 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #36,036 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #41,245 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #41,995 |
Growth %
Average -1.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 28, 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.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.9.40
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 15, 2013
- Last updated
- May 17, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Delete Custom Header
How many websites use Delete Custom Header?
Delete Custom Header 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 #47,451 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Delete Custom Header been downloaded?
2,986 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Delete Custom Header last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on May 17, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Delete Custom Header compatible with the latest WordPress?
Delete Custom Header’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Delete Custom Header still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Delete Custom Header have?
No one has reviewed Delete Custom Header on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Delete Custom Header?
The plugins most like Delete Custom Header, by the tags they share, are Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP (90K+), Add Custom Header Images (400+) and Host Header Injection Fix (400+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3K |
| Author | Beej |
| First released | May 15, 2013 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 17, 2014 |
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