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wp_head() cleaner

by jwilsson

5★ (6 ratings)  ·  Current rank #4443

Active installs
2K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#4443
Peak #4443
Downloads / day
Downloads (7d)
All-time downloads
70.8K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data

  • wp_head() cleaner currently ranks #4443 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
  • The latest release, v3.0.0, shipped on May 19, 2026 (81 days ago) — release #29 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.

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Details

Authorjwilsson
Current version3.0.0
Versions released29
Last updated2026-05-19
Added to directory2015-09-13
Requires WordPress6.0+
Requires PHP7.4+
First tracked here2026-08-06
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Description

Remove unused tags from wp_head() output.

Frequently asked questions

Is wp_head() cleaner a free plugin?

Yes — wp_head() cleaner is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.

How many websites use wp_head() cleaner?

WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.

How popular is wp_head() cleaner?

As of August 7, 2026, wp_head() cleaner ranks #4443 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.

When was wp_head() cleaner last updated?

wp_head() cleaner was last updated on May 19, 2026 (version 3.0.0). It has shipped 29 releases in total.

Who makes wp_head() cleaner?

wp_head() cleaner is developed by jwilsson. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2015.