Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Advanced Database Cleaner currently ranks #339 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #337, first reached on Sep 16, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 100K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 670 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 22% versus the month before (863/day).
- The latest release, v4.2.0, shipped on Aug 20, 2026 (57 days ago) — release #38 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #339 |
| 2026-09-30 | #338 |
| 2026-08-31 | #339 |
| 2026-07-31 | #338 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 100,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 100,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 100,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 100,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 636 |
| 2026-09-30 | 760 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,069 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,584 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Younes JFR. |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.0 |
| Versions released | 38 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-20 |
| Added to directory | 2015-09-18 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Clean database by deleting orphaned data such as 'revisions', 'expired transients', optimize database and more...
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Advanced Database Cleaner?
WordPress.org reports 100K+ active installs.
How popular is Advanced Database Cleaner?
As of October 16, 2026, Advanced Database Cleaner ranks #339 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #337.
When was Advanced Database Cleaner last updated?
Advanced Database Cleaner was last updated on August 20, 2026 (version 4.2.0). It has shipped 38 releases in total.
Who makes Advanced Database Cleaner?
Advanced Database Cleaner is developed by Younes JFR.. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2015.
