WP Head Cleanup
v1.0by nablasol · updated 1 year ago
WP Head Cleanup helps you to remove unnecessary extra links from the page header.
- Rank
- #14,034
- Down63 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 153
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.4K
- 7,368 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Head Cleanup at a glance
WP Head Cleanup is a WordPress plugin by nablasol with 100+ active installs, the #14,034 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Jan 21, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 2 plugins tagged “header cleaner”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats87 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Head Cleanup |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 153 · -10.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 154 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 154 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 155 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 154 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 153 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 153 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 154 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 155 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 170 |
Rank over time
#14,034 · down 137 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #14,034 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,971 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,975 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,986 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,942 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,981 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,031 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,077 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,002 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,940 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,997 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,038 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,897 |
Growth %
Average -0.81% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.32% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.65% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.65% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -8.82% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 12, 2013
- Last updated
- Jan 21, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Head Cleanup
How many websites use WP Head Cleanup?
WP Head Cleanup is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #14,034 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Head Cleanup been downloaded?
7,368 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was WP Head Cleanup last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jan 21, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is WP Head Cleanup compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Head Cleanup’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Head Cleanup still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Head Cleanup have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP Head Cleanup?
The plugins most like WP Head Cleanup, by the tags they share, are Plugins Garbage Collector (Database Cleanup) (10K+) and BlankPress WordPress Cleaner (100+).
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 153 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 7.4K |
| Author | nablasol |
| First released | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 21, 2025 |
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