# Roots Plug

> Roots Plug has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Roots Plug shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Roots Plug is the catch-all awesome WordPress plugin that cleans up default output and provides all those handy-dandy functions that we all search for around the web – in one convenient package! It also appends on HTML5…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,558
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+13.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.4
- **Last updated:** Aug 20, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.6.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Zach Schnackel (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zslabs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/roots-plug/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cleanup/) | #94 | 225 |
| [htaccess](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/htaccess/) | #43 | 60 |
| [relative urls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/relative-urls/) | #2 | 2 |
| [roots](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/roots/) | #2 | 2 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cleanup | >100 | 6,004 |
| htaccess | >100 | 1,438 |
| relative urls | >100 | 938 |
| roots | >100 | 2,458 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP-Sweep](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-sweep/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (138) | Aug 24, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Revisions Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-revisions-delete/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (50) | Oct 3, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [Delete Duplicate Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delete-duplicate-posts/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (153) | Oct 7, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Database Cleaner: Cleanup, Optimization & Repair](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/database-cleaner/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (151) | Oct 5, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [AAA Option Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aaa-option-optimizer/) | 9K+ | 4.6/5 (25) | Mar 11, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 6 | [Freesoul Deactivate Plugins – Disable plugins on individual WordPress pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/freesoul-deactivate-plugins/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (104) | Oct 4, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 7 | [Image Regenerate & Select Crop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/image-regenerate-select-crop/) | 8K+ | 4.7/5 (58) | Sep 14, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 8 | [Optimize Images Resizing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/optimize-images-resizing/) | 5K+ | 4.6/5 (45) | Nov 28, 2017 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Specific Content For Mobile – Customize the mobile version without redirections](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/specific-content-for-mobile/) | 4K+ | 4.8/5 (31) | Aug 22, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 10 | [DietPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpo-tweaks/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (38) | Sep 25, 2026 | 92/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Roots Plug free?
Yes. Roots Plug is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Roots Plug safe to use in 2026?
Roots Plug shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Roots Plug?
Roots Plug is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,558 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Roots Plug work with WordPress 7.1?
Roots Plug is officially tested up to WordPress 3.6.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Roots Plug last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.4, was released on August 20, 2013 (13 years ago).

### Who makes Roots Plug?
Roots Plug is developed and maintained by Zach Schnackel.

### What are the best alternatives to Roots Plug?
The most popular alternatives to Roots Plug are WP-Sweep (100K+ installs), Simple Revisions Delete (10K+ installs) and Delete Duplicate Posts (10K+ installs).


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