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Core Files Update Cleanup

by indextwo · WordPress.org page

v1.1.0 Tested up to WP 6.4.10

Core Files Update Cleanup has 30+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,205 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on January 23, 2024, tested up to WordPress 6.4.10.

Core Files Update Cleanup at a glance

Active installs
30+
Total downloads
2,205
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
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tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Core Files Update Cleanup well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.4.10, not yet with the current 7.1

Details

This plugin deletes the unnecessary license.txt, readme.html and wp-config-sample.php files after a core update.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • cleanup
  • core
  • update

More from indextwo

Version
1.1.0
Last updated
Jan 23, 2024
First published
Jan 14, 2024
Requires WordPress
3.6.0
Tested up to
6.4.10
Requires PHP
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Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Core Files Update Cleanup FAQ

How many active installs does Core Files Update Cleanup have?

WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs for Core Files Update Cleanup as of September 7, 2026.

Is Core Files Update Cleanup still maintained?

The last release was on January 23, 2024, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Core Files Update Cleanup free?

Core Files Update Cleanup is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.