WP Sanitize : Auto WordPress Optimizer Plugin
v1.0by VibeThemes · updated 15 years ago
Keep your WordPress Optimized and Secure 24x7
- Rank
- #22,284
- Down209 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 44
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.7K
- 7,662 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP Sanitize at a glance
WP Sanitize is a WordPress plugin by VibeThemes with 40+ active installs, the #22,284 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Oct 25, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 81 plugins tagged “auto”, it ranks #21. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats39 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP Sanitize |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 44 · +2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 43 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 43 |
Rank over time
#22,284 · up 254 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #22,284 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #22,075 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,384 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #22,521 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,578 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,538 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #22,512 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #22,444 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #22,538 |
Growth %
Average +0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +1.16% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 25, 2011
- Last updated
- Oct 25, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP Sanitize
How many websites use WP Sanitize?
WP Sanitize is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,284 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP Sanitize been downloaded?
7,662 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was WP Sanitize last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Oct 25, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is WP Sanitize compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP Sanitize’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Sanitize still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP Sanitize have?
No one has reviewed WP Sanitize on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to WP Sanitize?
The plugins most like WP Sanitize, by the tags they share, are Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+), A2 Optimized WP (60K+) and 10Web Booster (60K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 44 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7.7K |
| Author | VibeThemes |
| First released | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 25, 2011 |
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