Head-to-head · October 2026
ClearBoth vs Plugins Garbage Collector…
Plugins Garbage Collector (… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against ClearBoth.
ClearBoth
Add clear both via line break or div using shortcode in your post or page plugin for wordpress.
Plugins Garbage Collector (Database Cle…
Database Cleanup plugin scans the database and shows the tables beyond of core WordPress installation. Some…
| Metric | ClearBoth | Plugins Garbage Collector… |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 100+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 96 | 3K |
| Download trend | -81.4% | -68.9% |
| Rating | 5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Reviews | 3 | 92 |
| Health score | 35/100 | 83/100 |
| Last updated | 2 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.7.9 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Mar 2016 | Apr 2010 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
ClearBothPlugins Garbage Collect…
Choose ClearBoth if…
You prefer its feature set and workflow — it holds its own on the fundamentals.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Plugins Garbage Collector… if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
- Proven at scale on 10K+ active sites
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
Both compete in: clear
FAQ
ClearBoth vs Plugins Garbage Collector…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Which is better, ClearBoth or Plugins Garbage Collector (…?
Plugins Garbage Collector (… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against ClearBoth. Choose Plugins Garbage Collector (… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.
Is ClearBoth more popular than Plugins Garbage Collector (…?
Plugins Garbage Collector (… is the more popular of the two with 10K+ active installs, compared with 100+ for ClearBoth.
Can I use ClearBoth and Plugins Garbage Collector (… together?
Both plugins cover clear, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are ClearBoth and Plugins Garbage Collector (… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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