# Unwanted Cleaner

> Unwanted Cleaner has 10+ active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 51/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Unwanted Cleaner works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

**Unwanted plugins and themes are automatically removed during WordPress core updates, or you can delete them manually at any time in your dashboard.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,668
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+3.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 51/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** May 22, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Presskopp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/presskopp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/unwanted-cleaner/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clean](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clean/) | #41 | 67 |
| [core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core/) | #24 | 37 |
| [delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/delete/) | #37 | 76 |
| [plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins/) | #83 | 221 |
| [themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/themes/) | #63 | 140 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clean | >100 | 9,523 |
| core | >100 | 10,000 |
| delete | >100 | 10,000 |
| plugins | >100 | 10,000 |
| themes | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-database-cleaner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,961) | Aug 20, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Media Cleaner: Delete Unused Images & Clean Your Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced WordPress Reset – Debug, Recover & Reset WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-wp-reset/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (1,233) | Aug 20, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Unbloater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unbloater/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (17) | Jun 12, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [wp_head() cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-head-cleaner/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 6 | [Easy WP Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-wp-cleaner/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (41) | Oct 8, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 7 | [Disable Login Language Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-login-language-switcher/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | May 19, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Remove WordPress Overhead](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-wp-overhead/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 4, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [Transient Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/artiss-transient-cleaner/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (23) | Aug 20, 2026 | 83/100 |
| 10 | [Material Admin Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/material-admin-theme/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (12) | Apr 8, 2016 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Unwanted Cleaner safe to use in 2026?
Unwanted Cleaner works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 months ago, and scores 51/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Unwanted Cleaner?
Unwanted Cleaner is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,668 times since it launched in July 2024. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Unwanted Cleaner work with WordPress 7.1?
Unwanted Cleaner 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 Unwanted Cleaner need?
Unwanted Cleaner requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Unwanted Cleaner last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.5, was released on May 22, 2026 (5 months ago).

### Who makes Unwanted Cleaner?
Unwanted Cleaner is developed and maintained by Presskopp.

### What are the best alternatives to Unwanted Cleaner?
The most popular alternatives to Unwanted Cleaner are Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+ installs), Media Cleaner: Delete Unuse… (90K+ installs) and Advanced WordPress Reset (10K+ installs).


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