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Database Cleaner vs HLC_sql_window (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Database Cleaner

Database Cleaner

5(148)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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HLC_sql_window

HLC_sql_window

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 9 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Database Cleaner has a higher user rating (5/5 from 148 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Database Cleaner has accumulated 463K+ total downloads while HLC_sql_window has 1.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Database Cleaner
◄
HLC_sql_windowN/A
Total Reviews
148Database Cleaner
◄
HLC_sql_window0
Active Installs
10K+Database Cleaner
◄
HLC_sql_window10
Total Downloads
463K+Database Cleaner
◄
HLC_sql_window1.6K+
Support Resolution
0%Database Cleaner
HLC_sql_windowN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDatabase Cleaner
◄
HLC_sql_window9 years ago
First Released
2021Database Cleaner
HLC_sql_window2015
Age
5 yearsDatabase Cleaner
HLC_sql_window11 years
WP Requires
6.0+Database Cleaner
HLC_sql_window3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Database Cleaner
HLC_sql_windowfalse+
Business Model
FreeDatabase Cleaner
HLC_sql_windowFree
Latest Version
1.3.4Database Cleaner
HLC_sql_window1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

Database Cleaner

5/5(148 reviews)
5
99%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

HLC_sql_window

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Database Cleaner Reviews

by Isaac Eboji

Smart relational analysis & Lower false positives

A well-designed WordPress optimisation plugin that stands out for its precision and restraint. Rather than aggressively deleting data, it analyses relationships within the database and clearly flags w

by propagatica

Search function for free

A very good plugin with features that are usually found in premium plugins, for example, a search function, which in Advanced Database Cleaner, for instance, requires the Pro version.

by currantfarmer

Does everything I ask

No problems at all

HLC_sql_window Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Database Cleaner or HLC_sql_window more popular?
Database Cleaner has 10K+ active installations while HLC_sql_window has 10. Database Cleaner is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Database Cleaner or HLC_sql_window?
Database Cleaner has a 5/5 rating from 148 reviews, while HLC_sql_window has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Database Cleaner and HLC_sql_window free?
Database Cleaner is free and HLC_sql_window is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Database Cleaner or HLC_sql_window?
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?
Database Cleaner was last updated 1 month ago and HLC_sql_window was last updated 9 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.