Best orphan data plugins for WordPress
The most popular orphan data plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Altaris Cleaner leads with 20+ active installs, ahead of XCIXY Database Cleaner (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “orphan data” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 orphan data plugins
- 1.
Altaris CleanerThe most installed orphan data plugin, with 20+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 6 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 2.XCIXY Database Cleaner
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
All 2 plugins tagged “orphan data”

Altaris Cleaner
Down in the last 7 days:780#28,718by altaris6 months ago
Clean up orphaned database records left behind by removed plugins. Safe, fast and free.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
XCIXY Database Cleaner
Down in the last 7 days:15,420#65,195by Yogesh2 months ago
Clean orphaned WordPress metadata, remove unwanted post data, and manage unused database tables.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day