Active installs
20+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#26327
Peak #25769
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
6.6K
Days tracked
3
1 day▼ 556
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Readme Detonator currently ranks #26327 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #25769, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.9, shipped on Feb 4, 2018 (3,107 days ago) — release #11 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
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Details
| Author | wolszewski |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9 |
| Versions released | 11 |
| Last updated | 2018-02-04 |
| Added to directory | 2015-12-29 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.9.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin will delete readme.html and license.txt from WordPress and increase security level of website.
Frequently asked questions
Is Readme Detonator a free plugin?
Yes — Readme Detonator is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Readme Detonator?
WordPress.org reports 20+ active installs.
How popular is Readme Detonator?
As of August 8, 2026, Readme Detonator ranks #26327 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #25769.
When was Readme Detonator last updated?
Readme Detonator was last updated on February 4, 2018 (version 1.9). It has shipped 11 releases in total.
Who makes Readme Detonator?
Readme Detonator is developed by wolszewski. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2015.
