Phantom Record Buster
Phantom Record Buster is a lightweight tool designed to identify and remove orphaned or 'phantom' records from your WordPress database.
Use with caution
Phantom Record Buster works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Phantom Record Buster stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cleanup | >100 |
| database | >100 |
| optimization | >100 |
| performance | >100 |
| records | >100 |
About Phantom Record Buster
From the official readme · v1.3.0Description
Phantom Record Buster is a lightweight tool designed to identify and remove orphaned or ‘phantom’ records from your WordPress database. It helps maintain site performance by keeping your database clean and efficient.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Access the settings via the Tools menu.
Changelog
1.3.0
- Initial stable release.
- Corrected plugin header metadata for repository compatibility.
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FAQ
Phantom Record Buster: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Phantom Record Buster free?
Yes. Phantom Record Buster is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Phantom Record Buster safe to use in 2026?
Phantom Record Buster works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Phantom Record Buster?
Phantom Record Buster is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 429 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.
Does Phantom Record Buster work with WordPress 7.1?
Phantom Record Buster is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Phantom Record Buster need?
Phantom Record Buster requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Phantom Record Buster last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.0, was released on March 29, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes Phantom Record Buster?
Phantom Record Buster is developed and maintained by Rob Holmes.
What are the best alternatives to Phantom Record Buster?
The most popular alternatives to Phantom Record Buster are WP-Sweep (100K+ installs), Simple Revisions Delete (10K+ installs) and Delete Duplicate Posts (10K+ installs).
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