# Clean WP Dashboard

> Clean WP Dashboard has 100+ active installs and 90 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Clean WP Dashboard shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Adds an options page for an Administrator to choose which default WordPress dashboard widgets are available.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 9,634
- **Downloads (30 days):** 90 (+4.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 23, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sant0sk1 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sant0sk1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/clean-wp-dashboard/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clean](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clean/) | #24 | 69 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | #90 | 516 |
| [default](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/default/) | #4 | 25 |
| [delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/delete/) | #18 | 77 |
| [remove](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove/) | #32 | 106 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clean | >100 | 9,290 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| default | >100 | 10,000 |
| delete | >100 | 10,000 |
| remove | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 Clean WP Dashboard free?
Yes. Clean WP Dashboard is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Clean WP Dashboard safe to use in 2026?
Clean WP Dashboard shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 17 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Clean WP Dashboard?
Clean WP Dashboard is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,634 times since it launched in April 2009. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Clean WP Dashboard work with WordPress 7.1?
Clean WP Dashboard is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7.1, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Clean WP Dashboard last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on April 23, 2009 (17 years ago).

### Who makes Clean WP Dashboard?
Clean WP Dashboard is developed and maintained by sant0sk1.

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


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