# Auto Prune Posts

> Auto Prune Posts has 1K+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 10 reviews and 601 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 40/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Auto Prune Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

**Auto deletes expires (prunes) posts after a certain amount of time. On a per category basis (single category, or all at once.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 53,849
- **Downloads (30 days):** 601 (-23.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 40/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.1.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 11, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ramon fincken (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ramon-fincken/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-prune-posts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clean](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clean/) | #14 | 69 |
| [delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/delete/) | #10 | 77 |
| [expire](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/expire/) | #3 | 25 |
| [mass](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mass/) | #3 | 15 |
| [prune](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/prune/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clean | >100 | 9,303 |
| delete | >100 | 10,000 |
| expire | #45 | 2,111 |
| mass | #53 | 393 |
| prune | #1 | 148 |

## Version adoption

- 3.1: 58.9%
- 1.6: 17.6%
- 2.0: 11.8%
- 3.0: 7.9%
- 1.7: 3.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-database-cleaner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,957) | Aug 20, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Media Cleaner: Clean your WordPress!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Sep 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced WordPress Reset – Debug, Recover & Reset WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-wp-reset/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (1,233) | Aug 20, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Database Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/database-cleaner/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (151) | Sep 26, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Unbloater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unbloater/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (17) | Jun 12, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-hygiene/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (40) | Sep 14, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [wp_head() cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-head-cleaner/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Easy WP Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-wp-cleaner/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (41) | Oct 8, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Login Language Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-login-language-switcher/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | May 19, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Remove WordPress Overhead](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-wp-overhead/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 4, 2024 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Auto Prune Posts free?
Yes. Auto Prune Posts is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Auto Prune Posts safe to use in 2026?
Auto Prune Posts shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 40/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Auto Prune Posts?
Auto Prune Posts is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 53,849 times since it launched in October 2010. It was downloaded 601 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Auto Prune Posts work with WordPress 7.1?
Auto Prune Posts is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Auto Prune Posts last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.1, was released on November 11, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes Auto Prune Posts?
Auto Prune Posts is developed and maintained by ramon fincken.

### What are the best alternatives to Auto Prune Posts?
The most popular alternatives to Auto Prune Posts are Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+ installs), Media Cleaner: Clean your W… (90K+ installs) and Advanced WordPress Reset (10K+ installs).


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