Sanitize DB
v1.0.1by anku1991 · updated 4 years ago
The plugin sanitizes the database by removing the unused meta entries and other unlinked records from the database. It removes unused data one by one …
- Rank
- #68,757
- Down9,981 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.5K
- 1,518 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Sanitize DB at a glance
Sanitize DB is a WordPress plugin by anku1991 with fewer than 10 active installs, the #68,757 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 1.0.1 came out on Jul 23, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.9.20. Among the 4 plugins tagged “sanitization”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats33 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Sanitize DB |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3 · -50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#68,757 · down 13,074 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #68,757 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #58,776 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #56,173 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #71,589 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #64,972 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #72,734 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #59,366 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #71,632 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #55,683 |
Growth %
Average -6.11% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -40.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +75.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -60.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +150.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #55683 → #71589Downloads -50%
- Tested up to 5.9.19 → 5.9.20
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 5.9.20
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 10, 2021
- Last updated
- Jul 23, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Sanitize DB
How many websites use Sanitize DB?
Sanitize DB is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #68,757 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Sanitize DB been downloaded?
1,518 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Sanitize DB last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Jul 23, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Sanitize DB compatible with the latest WordPress?
Sanitize DB’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.9.20, 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 Sanitize DB still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Sanitize DB have?
No one has reviewed Sanitize DB on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Sanitize DB?
The plugins most like Sanitize DB, by the tags they share, are Database Cleaner (10K+), Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+) and Optimize Database after Deleting Revisions (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.5K |
| Author | anku1991 |
| First released | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 23, 2022 |
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