WP-Sweep

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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

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share 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.

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1. ★★★★★ oriander

   6mo ago

   great plugin. helped to remove error 500! thanks for making it.

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2. ★★★★★ Amine

   7mo ago

   Thanks a lot for this useful plugin.

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3. ★★★★★ Thierry Laval

   10mo ago

   Merci beaucoup pour ce travail et le partage. Ce plugins fonctionne très bien.

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4. ★★★★★ readysite

   1.2y ago

   great plugin, had a large database it cleaned in 2 clicks

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5. ★★★★★ NDV Comunicazione - Sviluppo

   1.4y ago

   WP-Sweep is a simple yet powerful plugin that helps keep your WordPress site running smoothly. It cleans up unnecessary data like post revisions, trashed posts, spam comments, unused terms, and more — all using native WordPress functions, which makes it safer than many alternatives. We’ve used WP-Sweep on multiple websites and it’s never caused any issues. It’s lightweight, user-friendly, and does exactly what it promises. The interface is clear and makes it easy to choose what to clean. Highly recommended for anyone looking to optimize their WordPress database without the risk of breaking anything.

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6. ★★★★★ fuu0

   1.6y ago

   great and simple plugin, no licence shit – it just works, thanks!

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7. ★★★★★ nealumphred

   1.7y ago

   Easy to understand and use. Keeps your database in order. Keep on keepin’ on …

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8. ★★★★★ mehralsheidi

   2.1y ago

   Muss man haben, denn Ordnung macht (oder sollte) man ja auch daheim (machen) 🙂

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 1.1.9 NEW: Bump WordPress 7.0 NEW: Add CLAUDE.md 1.1.9
2. — Version 1.1.8 FIXED: Added current_user_can() Check For AJAX Calls 1.1.8
3. — Version 1.1.7 FIXED: Pass in default blank string to fix fatal error 1.1.7
4. — Version 1.1.6 NEW: Re-org wp-sweep.php to inc/class-wpsweep.php NEW: Bump to WordPress 6.2 1.1.6
5. — Version 1.1.5 NEW: Bump to WordPress 5.8 1.1.5
6. — Version 1.1.4 FIXED: Replaced %_transient_% with %\_transient\_%. Escape _ in MySQL if not it is being used as a wildcard character. Props @janrenn. 1.1.4

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

Translated into 105 languages, 6 at 90% or more

Plus 81 more locales with partial translations.

Growth timeline

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

No tier crossings observed yet.

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).

• SweepPress: Website Cleanup and Optimization 500+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A
• W WP-Cleanup 400+ installs · 3.9★ · 3 shared tags D
• Time-based Revision Cleanup 100+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B
• atec Database 70+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags A
• Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance 100K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A
• WP-DBManager 60K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A

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WP-Sweep: 100K+ active installs, 4.7★ (138 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/wp-sweep