PCSD Tag Stripper
v1.6by Espi · updated 7 years ago
Removes common deprecated and problematic tags and attributes that the Wordpress editor will add automatically. Original Code pulled and from a plugi …
- Rank
- #44,941
- Up124 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 13
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.9K
- 1,853 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
PCSD Tag Stripper at a glance
PCSD Tag Stripper is a WordPress plugin by Espi with 10+ active installs, the #44,941 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 1.6 came out on Apr 25, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.1.28. Among the 4 plugins tagged “nbsp”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | PCSD Tag Stripper |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · +18.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
Rank over time
#44,941 · up 2,991 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #44,941 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #45,065 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #48,388 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #39,897 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #40,124 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #46,556 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,981 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #48,158 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #47,932 |
Growth %
Average +1.29% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -10.71% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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.org- Tested up to 5.1.27 → 5.1.28
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.6100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 5.1.28
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 11, 2019
- Last updated
- Apr 25, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about PCSD Tag Stripper
How many websites use PCSD Tag Stripper?
PCSD Tag Stripper 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 #44,941 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has PCSD Tag Stripper been downloaded?
1,853 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was PCSD Tag Stripper last updated?
Version 1.6 came out on Apr 25, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is PCSD Tag Stripper compatible with the latest WordPress?
PCSD Tag Stripper’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.1.28, 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 PCSD Tag Stripper still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does PCSD Tag Stripper have?
No one has reviewed PCSD Tag Stripper on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to PCSD Tag Stripper?
The plugins most like PCSD Tag Stripper, by the tags they share, are Remove Author Pages (2K+), Style Stripper (80+) and Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 13 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.9K |
| Author | Espi |
| First released | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Version | 1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 25, 2019 |
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