WP Core Update Cleaner
v1.2.0by Upperdog · updated 2 years ago
This plugin automatically removes some files in the root folder, like wp-config-sample.php, readme and license files, when WordPress is manually or au …
- Rank
- #7,483
- Down10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 833
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 10.2K
- 10,173 all-time
- Rating
- 4.5/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Core Update Cleaner at a glance
WP Core Update Cleaner is a WordPress plugin by Upperdog with 800+ active installs, the #7,483 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 30% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.2.0 came out on Mar 19, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 43 plugins tagged “core”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats179 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Core Update Cleaner |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 833 · -3.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 833 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 835 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 835 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 841 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 843 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 840 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 843 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 844 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 846 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 848 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 848 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 848 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 861 |
Rank over time
#7,483 · down 74 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,483 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,473 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,476 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,437 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,439 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,425 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,437 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,418 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,417 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,403 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,394 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,414 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,414 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,409 |
Growth %
Average -0.25% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.36% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.51% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7414 → #7439
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.2100%
Rating trend
4.5★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 22, 2014
- Last updated
- Mar 19, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Core Update Cleaner
How many websites use WP Core Update Cleaner?
WP Core Update Cleaner is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,483 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Core Update Cleaner been downloaded?
10,173 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats
When was WP Core Update Cleaner last updated?
Version 1.2.0 came out on Mar 19, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is WP Core Update Cleaner compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Core Update Cleaner’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 WP Core Update Cleaner still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Core Update Cleaner have?
4.5 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Core Update Cleaner?
The plugins most like WP Core Update Cleaner, by the tags they share, are Core Rollback (20K+), Simple Automatic Updates (2K+) and Core Files Update Cleanup (30+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.5
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
- Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 833 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 10.2K |
| Author | Upperdog |
| First released | Dec 22, 2014 |
| Version | 1.2.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.3 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 19, 2024 |
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