wp_head() cleaner vs Clean WP Head (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, wp_head() cleaner has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. wp_head() cleaner has accumulated 68K+ total downloads while Clean WP Head has 4.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | wp_head() cleaner | Clean WP Head | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 68K+ | ◄ | 4.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 10 years ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2009 | |
| Age | 11 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 2.0.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.3+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0.9 | .2.1 |
Rating
5/5wp_head() cleaner
◄Clean WP HeadN/A
Total Reviews
6wp_head() cleaner
◄Clean WP Head0
Active Installs
2.0K+wp_head() cleaner
◄Clean WP Head10
Total Downloads
68K+wp_head() cleaner
◄Clean WP Head4.4K+
Support Resolution
N/Awp_head() cleaner
Clean WP HeadN/A
Last Updated
4 months agowp_head() cleaner
◄Clean WP Head10 years ago
First Released
2015wp_head() cleaner
Clean WP Head2009
Age
11 yearswp_head() cleaner
Clean WP Head17 years
WP Requires
5.0+wp_head() cleaner
Clean WP Head2.0.2+
PHP Requires
7.3+wp_head() cleaner
Clean WP Headfalse+
Business Model
Freewp_head() cleaner
Clean WP HeadFree
Latest Version
2.0.9wp_head() cleaner
Clean WP Head.2.1
Rating Breakdown
wp_head() cleaner
5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Clean WP Head
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
wp_head() cleaner Reviews
by Alok Sharma
Awesome
The plugin is clean, simple and very easy to use. I am using it on all my & customer sites as well.
by Dan Zakirov
Great plugin
nice
Found by accident
Amazing plug in, stripped a lot of unwanted junk out of the header
Clean WP Head Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is wp_head() cleaner or Clean WP Head more popular?
wp_head() cleaner has 2.0K+ active installations while Clean WP Head has 10. wp_head() cleaner is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — wp_head() cleaner or Clean WP Head?
wp_head() cleaner has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while Clean WP Head has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are wp_head() cleaner and Clean WP Head free?
wp_head() cleaner is free and Clean WP Head is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — wp_head() cleaner or Clean WP Head?
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?
wp_head() cleaner was last updated 4 months ago and Clean WP Head was last updated 10 years ago.
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