Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Database Cleaner currently ranks #2101 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2087, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.4.0, shipped on Aug 17, 2026 (14 days ago) — release #132 since the plugin joined the directory in 2021.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #2101 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2088 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
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Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 148 |
| 2026-07-31 | 154 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,522 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,751 |
| 2026-04-30 | 373 |
| 2026-03-31 | 150 |
| 2026-02-28 | 262 |
| 2026-01-31 | 82 |
| 2025-12-31 | 109 |
| 2025-11-30 | 114 |
| 2025-10-31 | 109 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1,588 |
| 2025-08-31 | 251 |
| 2025-07-31 | 254 |
| 2025-06-30 | 2,742 |
| 2025-05-31 | 94 |
| 2025-04-30 | 107 |
| 2025-03-31 | 184 |
| 2025-02-28 | 107 |
| 2025-01-31 | 163 |
| 2024-12-31 | 163 |
| 2024-11-30 | 256 |
| 2024-10-31 | 138 |
| 2024-09-30 | 226 |
| 2024-08-31 | 181 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jordy Meow |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4.0 |
| Versions released | 132 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-17 |
| Added to directory | 2021-12-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
User-friendly tool to clean and optimize databases. Efficiently manages large databases, simplifying repair and ensuring peak performance.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Database Cleaner?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Database Cleaner?
As of August 31, 2026, Database Cleaner ranks #2101 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2087.
When was Database Cleaner last updated?
Database Cleaner was last updated on August 17, 2026 (version 1.4.0). It has shipped 132 releases in total.
Who makes Database Cleaner?
Database Cleaner is developed by Jordy Meow. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2021.
