Simple Revisions Delete
v2.0.2by Brice Capobianco · updated 1 month ago
Delete the revisions of a post one by one or all at once, from the block editor, the classic editor or a bulk action.
- Rank
- #1,513
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 16,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 223.7K
- 223,717 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 50 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Simple Revisions Delete at a glance
Simple Revisions Delete is a WordPress plugin by Brice Capobianco with 10K+ active installs, the #1,513 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 199 times, 15% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 50 reviews. Version 2.0.2 came out on Oct 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 249 plugins tagged “cleanup”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats5K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Revisions Delete |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 188 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 149 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 138 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 183 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 197 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 224 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 139 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 230 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 323 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 298 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 206 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 162 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 208 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 207 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 245 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 212 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 166 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 295 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 16,063 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 16,063 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16,061 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 16,070 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 16,073 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16,019 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16,032 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16,057 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 16,048 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16,072 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 16,094 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16,075 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16,104 |
Rank over time
#1,513 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,513 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,513 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,513 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,514 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,514 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,520 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,520 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,518 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,520 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,520 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,518 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,519 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,519 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,520 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.18% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #1519 → #1514
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.052%
- v1.545%
- v1.42.6%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★50 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.4
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jan 5, 2015
- Last updated
- Oct 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Revisions Delete
How many websites use Simple Revisions Delete?
Simple Revisions Delete is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,513 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Revisions Delete been downloaded?
223,717 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 199 times. See download stats
When was Simple Revisions Delete last updated?
Version 2.0.2 came out on Oct 3, 2026 (1 month ago). See every release
Is Simple Revisions Delete compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Revisions Delete’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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.
Does Simple Revisions Delete have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Simple Revisions Delete up to date. See its security record
Is Simple Revisions Delete still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple Revisions Delete have?
4.9 out of 5 from 50 reviews on WordPress.org. 96% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Revisions Delete?
The plugins most like Simple Revisions Delete, by the tags they share, are WP Bulk Delete (90K+), Revision Control (40K+) and Bulk Delete (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
50 reviews
- 5 stars: 48 reviews, 96%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- Positive
- 98%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 2%1–2★
- About 51 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 39 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 16,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 50 |
| Total downloads | 223.7K |
| Author | Brice Capobianco |
| First released | Jan 5, 2015 |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.4 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Oct 3, 2026 |
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