Database Cleaner

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1. ★★★★★ Quang

   2mo ago

   I have been using Database Cleaner for almost a year now and haven’t had any issues with it whatsoever. The database cleaner has been helpful keeping my website optimized and I am able to have a better understanding of my WP_Options and other components related to my database. It’s great to see an app respond really well to the WordPress environment. This topic was modified 6 days, 20 hours ago by Quang. Reason: Please remove the post. I accidentally double-posted

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2. ★★★★★ Isaac Eboji

   6mo ago

   A well-designed WordPress optimisation plugin that stands out for its precision and restraint. Rather than aggressively deleting data, it analyses relationships within the database and clearly flags what appears to be genuinely orphaned — such as unused post meta, expired transients, auto drafts and leftover entries from removed plugins. This relational awareness significantly reduces the risk of false positives, which is especially important on complex sites running multiple plugins, custom tables or LMS and ecommerce systems. The interface is clean, readable and transparent, allowing administrators to see exactly what will be removed before confirming deletion. Another strong advantage is its lightweight footprint and non-intrusive approach. It does not clutter the dashboard or attempt to automate risky background clean-ups without clear visibility. Instead, it encourages deliberate, manual optimisation — which is often the wiser route for production environments. For WordPress users who want database hygiene without compromising stability, Database Cleaner offers a careful balance of power, clarity and safety, making it a reliable tool for maintaining long-term site performance.

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3. ★★★★★ propagatica

   7mo ago

   A very good plugin with features that are usually found in premium plugins, for example, a search function, which in Advanced Database Cleaner, for instance, requires the Pro version.

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4. ★★★★★ currantfarmer

   7mo ago

   No problems at all

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5. ★★★★★ whuchumeen

   7mo ago

   Stuff happens to database tables at times – during updates or a host of other operations. It’s good to have a plugin to keep the db functioning optimally.

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6. ★★★★★ Walter Viana

   7mo ago

   Among all the database cleaning and sanitizing plugins, this one stood out because it has a mechanism that handles database tables smoothly, without rushing, and with all the features that a plugin like this should have. Another decisive factor in the purchase was the possibility of a one-time purchase and the most important feature for me, no add-ons and no ads on the dashboard. My database was several gigabytes in size, and I had problems when trying to clean it with other plugins. In the end, I always had to restore my website. With this plugin, the scenario changed completely, and I was finally able to remove orphaned tables and orphaned data without breaking my website! After using the free version and reducing my database to just over 10 MB, without any side effects such as broken functions or website crashes, I had no doubts. I purchased the pro version today, and after installing it, I now know that my database is in the capable hands of this excellent plugin. I confess that I was afraid at first due to previous unpleasant experiences, but fortunately, I finally have my database adjusted and working as it should have been for a long time. Congratulations to the developers who are always updating this powerful tool. 5 stars is not enough, actually. I recommend it to anyone who wants to keep their database, no matter how large, under control. Congratulations!

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7. ★★★★★ Laura

   9mo ago

   I’ve been using Database Cleaner for years, and I love how precisely I can see what I’m doing. It’s not only an efficient tool, it’s a great learning viewer for database functionality. It lets me clean up the tables and records left by deleted plugins even if WordPress thinks they’re still necessary (goodbye at last, Jetpack) and check the actual autoloaded options without leaving my dashboard. Recommended!

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8. ★★★★★ toolchecker

   9mo ago

   <font dir=”auto” style=”vertical-align: inherit;”><font dir=”auto” style=”vertical-align: inherit;”>Vom Grundsatz her ein gutes Tool. Leider sind die wichtigen Einstellungen, wie kann es anders sein, nur in der Vollversion zugänglich. Für den normalen Gebrauch reicht dieses Werkzeug vollständig aus.</font></font> This topic was modified 7 months, 1 week ago by toolchecker. Reason: falsche Satzstellung

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 1.3.9 Fix: Table deletion check no longer incorrectly allows WordPress core tables to be deleted. Add: MCP tools to allow AI assistants to inspect and clean the database through AI Engine. Update: Meow Apps tables are now reco 1.3.9
2. — Version 1.3.8 Update: Support more plugins. 1.3.8
3. — Version 1.3.7 Update: More plugins. 🎵 Discuss with others about Database Cleaner on the Discord . 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here . Thank you! 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon . Thank you! 1.3.7
4. — Version 1.3.6 Update: Reworked the custom queries workflow. Update: Better UI/UX. 1.3.6
5. — Version 1.3.5 Add: Introduced a script to automatically detect and clean duplicated CSV entries. Add: Added broader plugin support to improve compatibility with other WordPress plugins. Update: Optimized revision-related operations us 1.3.5
6. — Version 1.3.4 Add: New module_devtools option to give developers easier access to debugging. Update: Improved sweeper update logic to run more efficiently. Update: Better multi-site support. 🎵 Discuss with others about Database Clean 1.3.4

2 disclosed vulnerabilities on record for this plugin, all fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 4.9 Database Cleaner <= 1.0.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Read ↗
   2024-06-06 CVE-2024-35712 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') Affects <= 1.0.5 Patched in 1.0.6
2. Medium · 5.3 Database Cleaner <= 0.9.8 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Log File ↗
   2023-12-27 CVE-2023-51508 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File Affects <= 0.9.8 Patched in 0.9.9

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 14 languages, 5 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2024-12-15 9K+ → 10K+ up after 1 days in tier
2. 2024-12-14 10K+ → 9K+ down after 3 days in tier
3. 2024-12-11 9K+ → 10K+ up after 2 days in tier
4. 2024-12-09 10K+ → 9K+ down after 53 days in tier
5. 2024-10-17 9K+ → 10K+ up after 189 days in tier
6. 2024-04-11 8K+ → 9K+ up after 66 days in tier
7. 2024-02-05 7K+ → 8K+ up after 89 days in tier
8. 2023-11-08 6K+ → 7K+ up after 119 days in tier

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance 100K+ installs · 4.9★ · 3 shared tags A
• E Easy WP Cleaner 2K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags B
• SweepPress: Website Cleanup and Optimization 500+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A
• W WP-Cleanup 400+ installs · 3.9★ · 3 shared tags D
• CodingBunny Database Cleaner 100+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B
• WP-Sweep 100K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A

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Database Cleaner: 10K+ active installs, 5.0★ (150 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-28. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/database-cleaner