Full UTF-8 vs HW Feed Cleaner (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Full UTF-8 has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (400 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Full UTF-8 has accumulated 19K+ total downloads while HW Feed Cleaner has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Full UTF-8 | HW Feed Cleaner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 400 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 19K+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Age | 15 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 1.0+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.1 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Full UTF-8
◄HW Feed CleanerN/A
Total Reviews
6Full UTF-8
◄HW Feed Cleaner0
Active Installs
400Full UTF-8
◄HW Feed Cleaner10
Total Downloads
19K+Full UTF-8
◄HW Feed Cleaner1.9K+
Support Resolution
N/AFull UTF-8
HW Feed CleanerN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoFull UTF-8
◄HW Feed Cleaner13 years ago
First Released
2011Full UTF-8
HW Feed Cleaner2013
Age
15 yearsFull UTF-8
HW Feed Cleaner13 years
WP Requires
1.0+Full UTF-8
HW Feed Cleaner3.0.1+
PHP Requires
false+Full UTF-8
HW Feed Cleanerfalse+
Business Model
FreeFull UTF-8
HW Feed CleanerFree
Latest Version
2.0.1Full UTF-8
HW Feed Cleaner1.0
Rating Breakdown
Full UTF-8
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
HW Feed Cleaner
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Full UTF-8 or HW Feed Cleaner more popular?
Full UTF-8 has 400 active installations while HW Feed Cleaner has 10. Full UTF-8 is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Full UTF-8 or HW Feed Cleaner?
Full UTF-8 has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while HW Feed Cleaner has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Full UTF-8 and HW Feed Cleaner free?
Full UTF-8 is free and HW Feed Cleaner is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Full UTF-8 or HW Feed Cleaner?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Full UTF-8 was last updated 11 years ago and HW Feed Cleaner was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.