Query Strings Remover
v1.7by hibiscustechno · updated 8 years ago
Remove query strings from static resources like CSS & JS files.
- Rank
- #71,422
- Down10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,261 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Query Strings Remover at a glance
Query Strings Remover is a WordPress plugin by hibiscustechno with fewer than 10 active installs, the #71,422 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 1.7 came out on Mar 2, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 5 plugins tagged “strings”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Query Strings Remover |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · -50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#71,422 · down 6,640 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #71,422 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #71,412 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #67,247 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #62,066 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #69,769 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #57,137 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #55,543 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #64,782 |
Growth %
Average -6.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +150.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +50.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -50%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 2, 2018
- Last updated
- Mar 2, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Query Strings Remover
How many websites use Query Strings Remover?
Query Strings Remover is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #71,422 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Query Strings Remover been downloaded?
2,261 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Query Strings Remover last updated?
Version 1.7 came out on Mar 2, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Query Strings Remover compatible with the latest WordPress?
Query Strings Remover’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Query Strings Remover still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Query Strings Remover have?
No one has reviewed Query Strings Remover on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Query Strings Remover?
The plugins most like Query Strings Remover, by the tags they share, are Hide/Remove Metadata (20K+), Meta Generator and Version Info Remover (10K+) and Remove CPT base (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | hibiscustechno |
| First released | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Version | 1.7 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 2, 2018 |
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