Active installs
30+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#24139
Peak #24021
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
2.2K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Core Files Update Cleanup currently ranks #24139 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #24021, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.0, shipped on Jan 23, 2024 (927 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2024.
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Details
| Author | indextwo |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2024-01-23 |
| Added to directory | 2024-01-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin deletes the unnecessary license.txt, readme.html and wp-config-sample.php files after a core update.
Frequently asked questions
Is Core Files Update Cleanup a free plugin?
Yes — Core Files Update Cleanup is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Core Files Update Cleanup?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
How popular is Core Files Update Cleanup?
As of August 7, 2026, Core Files Update Cleanup ranks #24139 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #24021.
When was Core Files Update Cleanup last updated?
Core Files Update Cleanup was last updated on January 23, 2024 (version 1.1.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Core Files Update Cleanup?
Core Files Update Cleanup is developed by indextwo. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2024.
