Time-based Revision Cleanup
Maximize WordPress efficiency with Time-based Revision Cleanup: manage post histories by age, not count, with optional auto-cleanups.
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.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (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 Time-based Revision Cleanup stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cleanup | #19 |
| history | >100 |
| Optimize | >100 |
| performance | >100 |
| revisions | #16 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Time-based Revision Cleanup
From the official readme · v1.1.4Description
Optimize your website’s performance and streamline your editing workflow with the Time-based Revision Cleanup plugin for WordPress. Our plugin offers a sophisticated solution to the limitations of the default number-based revision system, which can quickly become inadequate for active sites. Instead of restricting revisions to a set count, our plugin allows you to specify a timeframe for keeping revisions, such as 30, 60, or 365 days, ensuring that your database retains only what’s necessary without losing the essential edit history of your posts.
In addition, our plugin enhances the admin dashboard with an analytics feature to generate visual representations of revision history data.
Key Features:
- Intelligent Age-Based Management: Preserve your site’s history by automatically deleting revisions past a certain age, keeping only the recent and relevant changes.
- Seamless On-Save Cleanup: The plugin intuitively removes outdated revisions upon saving posts, based on the age criteria you’ve set, without disrupting the creative process.
- Optional Automated Cleanup: Enable the optional CRON job to perform regular, site-wide revision cleanups at intervals you control, maintaining optimal database health with no manual effort.
- Dashboard Analytics: Visualize your site’s revision cleanup activity with an integrated chart, powered by Google’s Chart API.
- Fully Customizable: Configure the plugin’s settings to fit the unique demands of your site, including save timeout, CRON frequency, and the maximum number of revisions to process.
By focusing on time rather than revision count, our plugin addresses the core flaw in the default system, ensuring that a busy day of editing won’t result in the loss of important historical data. With the optional CRON job for hands-free maintenance, adjustable settings for precision control, and insightful analytics, the Time-based Revision Cleanup plugin is an essential tool for maintaining a healthy, efficient WordPress site.
Changelog
1.1.4
Bump version number.
1.1.3
Bump version number.
1.1.1
Fix wrong CRTBR prefix on variables.
1.1.0
Change graphing to Apex charts to remove third party functionality.
Added support for WordPress 6.8.
1.0.11
Add static logging.
1.0.10
Update readme to add info about google charts.
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FAQ
Time-based Revision Cleanup: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
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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