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Old Core Files — WordPress Security Plugin

by Maor Chasen · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.4 Tested up to WP 5.2.26 PHP 5.2.4+

Old Core Files has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 26,137 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on July 6, 2019, tested up to WordPress 5.2.26.

Old Core Files at a glance

Active installs
200+
Total downloads
26,137
Downloads, last 30 days
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Old Core Files well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 5.2.26, not yet with the current 7.1

Old Core Files reviews and ratings

3 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

5.0 out of 5

3 reviews

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Details

Increase your WordPress security by deleting old core files that exist in the filesystem before hackers exploit them for attacks.

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

Rankings Old Core Files competes in

Tags

  • core files
  • old files
  • old_files
  • security
  • tool

More from Maor Chasen

Version
1.4
Last updated
Jul 6, 2019
First published
Jan 27, 2013
Requires WordPress
3.0
Tested up to
5.2.26
Requires PHP
5.2.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Old Core Files FAQ

How many active installs does Old Core Files have?

WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for Old Core Files as of September 7, 2026.

Is Old Core Files still maintained?

The last release was on July 6, 2019, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Old Core Files free?

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