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Clean .htaccess Tool

Clean .htaccess Tool simplifies WordPress security and performance by safely removing unused entries from your .htaccess file.

By Jeffrey Costa·Cleanup·Free
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·20 active installs·Updated 1 year ago
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As of April 2026, Clean .htaccess Tool is a WordPress cleanup plugin with 20 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 65K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.6+ and PHP 8.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP-Sweep.

0/5Rating
20active installs
65K+total downloads
2 yearssince 2024

Overview

Clean .htaccess Tool is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to help you maintain a clean and efficient .htaccess file. It scans your .htaccess file for entries from deactivated or uninstalled plugins and allows you to safely remove them, enhancing your site’s security and performance.

Key features:
* Automatic detection of unused .htaccess entries
* User-friendly interface for reviewing and cleaning the .htaccess file
* Backup creation before making any changes
* Detailed diff view to see exactly what will be removed

Whether you’re a WordPress administrator looking to optimize your site’s performance or a developer cleaning up after testing multiple plugins, Clean .htaccess Tool simplifies the process of maintaining a lean and secure .htaccess file.

Why Clean Your .htac…

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress5.6+ requiredTested up to 6.6.5
PHP8.0+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release of the Clean .htaccess Tool
  • Features include automatic detection of unused .htaccess entries, user-friendly interface for reviewing changes, and backup creation
  • Implemented display of backup file location in the success message
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Jeffrey CostaJeffrey Costa
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.1
Last Updated
Oct 4, 2024
WP Requires
5.6+
Tested Up To
6.6.5
PHP Requires
8.0+
Active Installs
20
Downloads
65K+
Added
Oct 4, 2024
Business
Free

Tags

cleanuphtaccesssecuritymaintenanceoptimization

Developer

J
Jeffrey Costa
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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