RationalCleanup — WordPress Security Plugin
by rationalwp · WordPress.org page · Website
RationalCleanup has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 661 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 13, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
RationalCleanup at a glance
Is RationalCleanup well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Disable comments system completely
- Disable block editor (force classic editor)
- Disable REST API for non-authenticated users
Details
Clean up legacy WordPress bloat, improve security, and optimize performance with toggleable, opinionated defaults.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings RationalCleanup competes in
Tags
- cleanup
- disable xmlrpc
- optimization
- performance
- security
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- Version
- 1.1.2
- Last updated
- Aug 13, 2026
- First published
- Jan 22, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
RationalCleanup FAQ
What does RationalCleanup do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, RationalCleanup offers Disable comments system completely, Disable block editor (force classic editor) and Disable REST API for non-authenticated users.
How many active installs does RationalCleanup have?
WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for RationalCleanup as of September 7, 2026.
Is RationalCleanup still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 13, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Is RationalCleanup free?
RationalCleanup is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.