# Author: BlackMelvyn

> Author: BlackMelvyn has 70+ active installs and 72 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Author: BlackMelvyn shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**This plugin prevents duplicate posts to be published, especially when running autoblogs.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 70+
- **Total downloads:** 40,213
- **Downloads (30 days):** 72 (+44% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 8, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** blackmelvyn (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/blackmelvyn/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicate-posts-erazer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database/) | #82 | 327 |
| [duplicate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/duplicate/) | #48 | 104 |
| [duplicate posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/duplicate-posts/) | #11 | 22 |
| [post eraser](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-eraser/) | #1 | 1 |
| [post erazer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-erazer/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| database | >100 | 10,000 |
| duplicate | >100 | 7,059 |
| duplicate posts | >100 | 4,842 |
| post eraser | >100 | 174 |
| post erazer | #1 | 1 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Search Regex](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/search-regex/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (101) | Oct 6, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [WP-Sweep](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sweep/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (138) | Aug 24, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-database-cleaner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,961) | Aug 20, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 4 | [Go Live Update Urls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/go-live-update-urls/) | 90K+ | 4.5/5 (59) | Sep 21, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 5 | [BackUpWordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/backupwordpress/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (1,373) | Apr 24, 2024 | 37/100 |
| 6 | [Database Backup for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-db-backup/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (66) | Apr 20, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 7 | [Optimize Database after Deleting Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rvg-optimize-database/) | 60K+ | 4.7/5 (181) | May 21, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [WP-DBManager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dbmanager/) | 50K+ | 4.4/5 (95) | Aug 9, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 9 | [WP phpMyAdmin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-phpmyadmin-extension/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (58) | Oct 17, 2025 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [Better Find and Replace – AI-Powered Suggestions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/real-time-auto-find-and-replace/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (171) | Sep 23, 2026 | 89/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Author: BlackMelvyn free?
Yes. Author: BlackMelvyn is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Author: BlackMelvyn safe to use in 2026?
Author: BlackMelvyn shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Author: BlackMelvyn?
Author: BlackMelvyn is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 40,213 times since it launched in May 2010. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Author: BlackMelvyn work with WordPress 7.1?
Author: BlackMelvyn is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Author: BlackMelvyn last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 8, 2011 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Author: BlackMelvyn?
Author: BlackMelvyn is developed and maintained by blackmelvyn.

### What are the best alternatives to Author: BlackMelvyn?
The most popular alternatives to Author: BlackMelvyn are Search Regex (100K+ installs), WP-Sweep (100K+ installs) and Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+ installs).


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