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wp_head() cleaner

v3.1.0

by jwilsson · updated 2 months ago

Remove unused tags from wp_head() output.

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Rank
#4,436
Up11 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,530
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
73.5K
73,499 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
6 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +42.9% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~13d

wp_head() cleaner at a glance

wp_head() cleaner is a WordPress plugin by jwilsson with 2K+ active installs, the #4,436 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 30 times, 43% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 3.1.0 came out on Aug 13, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 14 plugins tagged “wp_head”. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

635 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
wp_head() cleaner Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.204060Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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Datewp_head() cleaner
Nov 4, 202618
Nov 3, 202630
Nov 2, 202621
Nov 1, 202627
Oct 31, 202619
Oct 30, 202631
Oct 29, 202631
Oct 28, 202626
Oct 27, 202633
Oct 26, 202633
Oct 25, 202629
Oct 24, 202614
Oct 23, 202659
Oct 22, 202657
Oct 21, 202635
Oct 20, 202617
Oct 19, 202621
Oct 18, 202614
Oct 17, 202612
Oct 16, 202621
Oct 15, 202610
Oct 14, 202621
Oct 13, 202614
Oct 12, 202614
Oct 11, 202616
Oct 10, 202612

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,534 · -0.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.2.5K2.5K2.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20262,534
Nov 8, 20262,527
Nov 7, 20262,531
Nov 5, 20262,528
Nov 4, 20262,528
Nov 3, 20262,532
Nov 2, 20262,534
Nov 1, 20262,535
Oct 31, 20262,541
Oct 30, 20262,542
Oct 29, 20262,541
Oct 28, 20262,538
Oct 27, 20262,540

Rank over time

#4,436 · up 6 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#4.4K#4.4K#4.5KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#4,436
Nov 8, 2026#4,447
Nov 7, 2026#4,442
Nov 6, 2026#4,447
Nov 5, 2026#4,445
Nov 4, 2026#4,446
Nov 3, 2026#4,446
Nov 2, 2026#4,439
Nov 1, 2026#4,439
Oct 31, 2026#4,430
Oct 30, 2026#4,432
Oct 29, 2026#4,437
Oct 28, 2026#4,452
Oct 27, 2026#4,449
Oct 16, 2026#4,442

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026+0.28%
Nov 8, 2026-0.16%
Nov 7, 2026+0.06%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026-0.16%
Nov 3, 2026-0.08%
Nov 2, 2026-0.04%
Nov 1, 2026-0.24%
Oct 31, 2026-0.04%
Oct 30, 2026+0.04%
Oct 29, 2026+0.12%
Oct 28, 2026-0.08%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20262K+
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+
Oct 16, 20262K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #4452 → #4445
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v3.151%
  • v2.028%
  • v1.68.4%
  • v1.57.8%
  • Other4.9%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.1.0
Requires WordPress
6.0
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Sep 13, 2015
Last updated
Aug 13, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about wp_head() cleaner

How many websites use wp_head() cleaner?

wp_head() cleaner is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,436 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has wp_head() cleaner been downloaded?

73,499 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 30 times. See download stats

When was wp_head() cleaner last updated?

Version 3.1.0 came out on Aug 13, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release

Is wp_head() cleaner compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Does wp_head() cleaner have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for wp_head() cleaner. See its security record

Is wp_head() cleaner still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does wp_head() cleaner have?

5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to wp_head() cleaner?

The plugins most like wp_head() cleaner, by the tags they share, are Meta Generator and Version Info Remover (10K+), Remove Meta Generators (1K+) and Remove WordPress Overhead (1K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

6 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 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★

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wp_head() cleaner
Estimated installs≈ 2,530
Reported installs2K+
Rating5.0
Reviews6
Total downloads73.5K
Authorjwilsson
First releasedSep 13, 2015
Version3.1.0
Requires WP6.0
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedAug 13, 2026

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