# WUCO – WP Ultimate Cleanup & Optimization

> WUCO has 10+ active installs and 55 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WUCO shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WUCO aka WP Ultimate Cleanup & Optimization, a free easy to use yet effective plugin designed to help you keep your MySQL database clean.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,888
- **Downloads (30 days):** 55 (+129.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** May 7, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** pranacoder (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/pranacoder/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wuco-wp-ultimate-cleanup-optimization/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clean-up](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clean-up/) | #6 | 6 |
| [cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cleanup/) | >100 | 221 |
| [database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database/) | >100 | 323 |
| [database size](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/database-size/) | #3 | 3 |
| [Optimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/optimize/) | >100 | 161 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clean-up | >100 | 5,901 |
| cleanup | >100 | 5,931 |
| database | >100 | 10,000 |
| database size | >100 | 4,062 |
| Optimize | >100 | 3,171 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Templ Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/templ-optimizer/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Sep 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 2 | [Disable Global Style](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-global-style/) | 600+ | 5/5 (2) | Oct 1, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [Bloat Buster – A Simple Plugin To Kill Off Bloat](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bloat-buster/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Jan 6, 2024 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [Advanced Clean Master – Complete Site Cleanup & Database Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-clean-master/) | 10+ | — | Jan 10, 2026 | 38/100 |
| 5 | [Nova Dashboard Cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/nova-dashboard-cleanup/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 7, 2013 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WUCO safe to use in 2026?
WUCO shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WUCO?
WUCO is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,888 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 55 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WUCO work with WordPress 7.1?
WUCO is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WUCO last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on May 7, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes WUCO?
WUCO is developed and maintained by pranacoder.

### What are the best alternatives to WUCO?
The most popular alternatives to WUCO are Templ Optimizer (1K+ installs), Disable Global Style (600+ installs) and Bloat Buster (30+ installs).


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wuco-wp-ultimate-cleanup-optimization/ · Generated 2026-10-07 06:56 UTC by PageForge