# WP Database Cleaner

> WP Database Cleaner has 200+ active installs, a 4.8/5 rating from 6 reviews and 144 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Database Cleaner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**WP Database Cleaner is a easy to use WordPress plugin that allow users to quickly cleanup and optimize the WordPress database by removing all spam comments, trash comments, unused tags, post revisions, auto drafts, and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 24,903
- **Downloads (30 days):** 144 (+65.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.8/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 27, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.4.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpmize (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpmize/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-database-cleaner/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cleanup database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cleanup-database/) | #1 | 1 |
| [database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database/) | #52 | 323 |
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | #49 | 161 |
| [optimize database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize-database/) | #4 | 8 |
| [remove spam comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove-spam-comments/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cleanup database | >100 | 3,123 |
| database | >100 | 10,000 |
| Optimize | >100 | 3,180 |
| optimize database | >100 | 1,196 |
| remove spam comments | >100 | 729 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP Database Cleaner safe to use in 2026?
WP Database Cleaner shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.8/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Database Cleaner?
WP Database Cleaner is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 24,903 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 144 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Database Cleaner work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Database Cleaner is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Database Cleaner last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 27, 2012 (14 years ago).

### Who makes WP Database Cleaner?
WP Database Cleaner is developed and maintained by wpmize.


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