Machete
by Nilo Velez · Analytics
Also makes 3 other plugins · 6.0K+ installs across the portfolio →
Machete is a lean and simple suite of tools that solve common WordPress annoyances: cookie bar, tracking codes, header cleanup, social sharing
91 health vs 64 average across 1,029 Analytics plugins
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Daily downloads
Since 2022-10-05 · 1,425 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
3.7K
now · peak 5.2K
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v5.3
9
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “6K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.
Install history · since 2018-02-03 · 1,435 observations
Estimated value
What this plugin might earn a year, and what it might sell for. Modeled from public signals; we don't see anyone's books.
Est. annual revenue
Est. acquisition value
No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price. A small install base leaves thin data to model from. The recent download trend is too spiky to read.
Details
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ robertozoll1.2y ago
I use Machete mainly to clean up the <head> and remove unnecessary scripts. It does exactly what it promises: improves performance and reduces exposure to automated attacks, all from a simple, easy-to-use interface. Recommended if you know what you’re doing and use a classic theme or a builder like Elementor.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ socve1.5y ago
Simplemente genial y gratis. Lo instalaré en todos mis sitios. Muchas gracias Nilo. Solo faltaría que actualices el video explicativo, para los que entendemos poco. This topic was modified 1 year, 4 months ago by socve.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mamafermenta2.2y ago
¡He mejorado la velocidad de carga de mi web!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ davidm22.2y ago
Que instales el modo mantenimiento, clonar, cookies y analytics en un mismo plugin es lo más. Gracias! This topic was modified 1 year, 11 months ago by davidm2.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ agendablanca2.8y ago
Un plugin que cumple con lo que dice hacer. Lo instalamos en todas las webs que montamos, y es una joya, verdaderamente.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ guruzz3.1y ago
Gives the tools a wordpress site needs to improve its performance and works well with caching plugins. Loved the lite solutions for cookies and social media sharing. Very easy to configure.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ odiloamk3.4y ago
Gracias Nilo, por este super útil plugin.estoy usándolo en todos los sitios. ideal para colocar los códigos de Analytics y Tag Managery para optimizar
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Fernando Garcia Rebolledo3.8y ago
This is a must-use plugin. I activate it almost all my WordPress sites. Try it and you will need it in all your WordPress sites. Very useful tools. Thank you for the plugin
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 5.2 Checked for compatibility with WordPress 7.0 Updated minimum WordPress version to 5.9 Fix: Admin menu icon color now matches WordPress sidebar icons Social module: Added missing text domain to share button label Improvem 5.2
- — Version 5.1 Checked for compatibility with WordPress 6.9 Cleanup module: Relaxed the function to block the rest-api so it works better with the site editor Cleanup module: Added the option to remove the 1536×1536, 2048×2048 thumbnai 5.1
- — Version 5.0.1 Update: Updated translation files Update: Social share module: Updated x.com url for sharing Improvement: Manteintenance mode: Added compatibility with custom password recovery URLs 5.0.1
- — Version 5.0 Checked for compatibility with WordPress 6.5.x Checked for compatibility with WooCommerce 9.0.x New: Cookie bar module: accent color option Improvement: Cookie bar module: modified the stylesheet to make them easier to o 5.0
- — Version 4.0.3 Checked for compatibility with WordPress 6.3 Added SVG icon to the maintenance page, just for the looks Changed the Pinterest share URL to prevent redirects Cleanup: Removed the option to disable the Contact Form 7 refil 4.0.3
- — Version 4.0.2 Checked for compatibility with WordPress 6.1 Added option to disable WooCommerce SKUs Added option to disable WooCommerce duplicate SKU check Fix: Corrected WooCommerce Settings bug 4.0.2
Known vulnerabilities
via Wordfence Intelligence1 disclosed vulnerability on record for this plugin, fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.
- 2026-07-23 CVE-2026-65538 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 5.2 Patched in 5.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 12 languages, 5 at 90% or more
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-07-10 7K+ → 6K+ down after 1232 days in tier
- 2023-02-24 6K+ → 7K+ up
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).
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