Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Core Update Cleaner currently ranks #7429 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #7335, first reached on Aug 11, 2026.
- It is averaging 6 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 46% versus the month before (4/day).
- The latest release, v1.2.0, shipped on Mar 19, 2024 (943 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #7429 |
| 2026-09-30 | #7417 |
| 2026-08-31 | #7356 |
| 2026-07-31 | #7352 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 800 |
| 2026-09-30 | 800 |
| 2026-08-31 | 800 |
| 2026-07-31 | 900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 6 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 3 |
| 2026-03-31 | 1 |
| 2026-02-28 | 2 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 1 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Upperdog |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.0 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2024-03-19 |
| Added to directory | 2014-12-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
This plugin automatically removes some files in the root folder, like wp-config-sample.php, readme and license files, when WordPress is manually or au …
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP Core Update Cleaner?
WordPress.org reports 800+ active installs.
How popular is WP Core Update Cleaner?
As of October 18, 2026, WP Core Update Cleaner ranks #7429 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #7335.
When was WP Core Update Cleaner last updated?
WP Core Update Cleaner was last updated on March 19, 2024 (version 1.2.0). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes WP Core Update Cleaner?
WP Core Update Cleaner is developed by Upperdog. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2014.
