Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings
v1.0.1by Sayan Naskar · updated 9 years ago
Wordpress by default adds query strings “?” or “&” to the static resources (CSS & JS) files used in the site. This plugin will help to remove …
- Rank
- #29,445
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,570 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings at a glance
Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings is a WordPress plugin by Sayan Naskar with 10+ active installs, the #29,445 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Feb 24, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.7.39. Among the 7 plugins tagged “boost”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats42 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · -10.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
Rank over time
#29,445 · down 429 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,445 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #29,337 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,658 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #28,858 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #28,914 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #28,676 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,970 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,603 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #29,016 |
Growth %
Average -0.92% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -10.53% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -33.3%
- Tested up to 4.7.38 → 4.7.39
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
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.2
- Tested up to
- 4.7.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 10, 2017
- Last updated
- Feb 24, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings
How many websites use Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings?
Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,445 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings been downloaded?
2,570 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Feb 24, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings compatible with the latest WordPress?
Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.7.39, 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 Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings?
The plugins most like Static Resource Cleanup by Removing Query Strings, by the tags they share, are Debloat (30K+), Staatic (3K+) and Falcon (2K+). Compare all alternatives
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 | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | Sayan Naskar |
| First released | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 24, 2017 |
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