# Time-based Revision Cleanup

> Time-based Revision Cleanup has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 102 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Time-based Revision Cleanup works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**Maximize WordPress efficiency with Time-based Revision Cleanup: manage post histories by age, not count, with optional auto-cleanups.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 2,904
- **Downloads (30 days):** 102 (-30.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.4
- **Last updated:** Feb 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Michael Sablone (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/michaelsablone/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/time-based-revisions/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cleanup/) | #32 | 219 |
| [history](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/history/) | #20 | 73 |
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | #57 | 159 |
| [performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/performance/) | >100 | 996 |
| [revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/revisions/) | #16 | 66 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cleanup | #19 | 5,870 |
| history | >100 | 5,077 |
| Optimize | >100 | 3,168 |
| performance | >100 | 10,000 |
| revisions | #16 | 1,457 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 (49) | Oct 3, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 3 | [Delete Duplicate Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delete-duplicate-posts/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (153) | Sep 23, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Database Cleaner: Cleanup, Optimization & Repair](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/database-cleaner/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (151) | Oct 3, 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 1, 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 Time-based Revision Cleanup free?
Yes. Time-based Revision Cleanup is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Time-based Revision Cleanup safe to use in 2026?
Time-based Revision Cleanup works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Time-based Revision Cleanup?
Time-based Revision Cleanup is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,904 times since it launched in April 2024. It was downloaded 102 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Time-based Revision Cleanup work with WordPress 7.1?
Time-based Revision Cleanup is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Time-based Revision Cleanup need?
Time-based Revision Cleanup requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Time-based Revision Cleanup last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.4, was released on February 15, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Time-based Revision Cleanup?
Time-based Revision Cleanup is developed and maintained by Michael Sablone.

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


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