Hardened Clean
This plugin provides lightweight securtiy enhancements to secure your WordPress website. However, this is not a security plugin––most of securtiy enhancements should be made on server level.
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Hardened Clean shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Hardened Clean stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cleaning | >100 |
| security | >100 |
About Hardened Clean
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This plugin provides lightweight securtiy enhancements to secure your WordPress website. However, this is not a security plugin––most of securtiy enhancements should be made on server level.
Following security enhancements are available:
* Setting up security headers.
* Disabling XML-RPC
The plugin also includes functions to clean code output.
Following cleaning enhancements are available:
* Removing WordPress default SVGs.
Frequently asked questions
Will this plugin add any code to my HTACCESS file?
No, this plugin will not touch any WordPress files.
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FAQ
Hardened Clean: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Hardened Clean free?
Yes. Hardened Clean is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hardened Clean safe to use in 2026?
Hardened Clean shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hardened Clean?
Hardened Clean is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,139 times since it launched in September 2022. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hardened Clean work with WordPress 7.1?
Hardened Clean is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Hardened Clean need?
Hardened Clean requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Hardened Clean last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 22, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes Hardened Clean?
Hardened Clean is developed and maintained by Janos Moga.
What are the best alternatives to Hardened Clean?
The most popular alternatives to Hardened Clean are LWS Cleaner (20K+ installs), Simple clean content (30+ installs) and Assetbroom (10+ installs).
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