# Remove Unwanted Subscribers

> Remove Unwanted Subscribers has 20+ active installs and 44 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Remove Unwanted Subscribers shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Remove unwanted users automatically using a CRON Job.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,928
- **Downloads (30 days):** 44 (+12.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** Dec 7, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.3.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** paulvgibbs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/paulvgibbs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/withinweb-remove-spam-subscribers/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cron job](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron-job/) | #6 | 13 |
| [remove subscribers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-subscribers/) | #1 | 1 |
| [spam subscribers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam-subscribers/) | #1 | 1 |
| [spam users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/spam-users/) | #2 | 4 |
| [subscribers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/subscribers/) | #22 | 63 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cron job | >100 | 1,904 |
| remove subscribers | >100 | 840 |
| spam subscribers | >100 | 388 |
| spam users | >100 | 2,809 |
| subscribers | >100 | 2,215 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cleanup Action Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleanup-action-scheduler/) | 1K+ | 3.2/5 (6) | Feb 6, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [WP Cron Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-cleaner/) | 400+ | 3.4/5 (12) | Aug 20, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [Easycron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easycron/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 29, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 4 | [FastCron – Run WP Cron for free](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fastcron/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 6, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Run External Crons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/run-external-crons/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 14, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 7 | [LH Clear Debug Log by Cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-clear-debug-log-by-cron/) | 10+ | — | Jul 20, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Manual Cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manual-cron/) | 10+ | — | Dec 26, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [WP Cron per Action](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-per-action/) | 10+ | — | Nov 24, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [DB Backup by Fairshare.tech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/db-backup-by-fairshare-tech/) | <10 | — | Jun 28, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 11 | [Cron Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mcron-monitor/) | <10 | — | Oct 14, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Remove Unwanted Subscribers safe to use in 2026?
Remove Unwanted Subscribers shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove Unwanted Subscribers?
Remove Unwanted Subscribers is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,928 times since it launched in August 2017. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove Unwanted Subscribers work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove Unwanted Subscribers is officially tested up to WordPress 5.3.26, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Remove Unwanted Subscribers last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on December 7, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Remove Unwanted Subscribers?
Remove Unwanted Subscribers is developed and maintained by paulvgibbs.

### What are the best alternatives to Remove Unwanted Subscribers?
The most popular alternatives to Remove Unwanted Subscribers are Cleanup Action Scheduler (1K+ installs), WP Cron Cleaner (400+ installs) and Easycron (200+ installs).


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