Database Cleaner

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 what appears to be genuinely orphaned — such as unused post meta, expired transients, auto drafts and leftover entries from removed plugins. This relational awareness significantly reduces the risk of false positives, which is especially important on complex sites running multiple plugins, custom tables or LMS and ecommerce systems. The interface is clean, readable and transparent, allowing administrators to see exactly what will be removed before confirming deletion.

Another strong advantage is its lightweight footprint and non-intrusive approach. It does not clutter the dashboard or attempt to automate risky background clean-ups without clear visibility. Instead, it encourages deliberate, manual optimisation — which is often the wiser route for production environments. For WordPress users who want database hygiene without compromising stability, Database Cleaner offers a careful balance of power, clarity and safety, making it a reliable tool for maintaining long-term site performance.

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.

No problems at all

Stuff happens to database tables at times – during updates or a host of other operations. It’s good to have a plugin to keep the db functioning optimally.

Among all the database cleaning and sanitizing plugins, this one stood out because it has a mechanism that handles database tables smoothly, without rushing, and with all the features that a plugin like this should have. Another decisive factor in the purchase was the possibility of a one-time purchase and the most important feature for me, no add-ons and no ads on the dashboard. My database was several gigabytes in size, and I had problems when trying to clean it with other plugins. In the end, I always had to restore my website. With this plugin, the scenario changed completely, and I was finally able to remove orphaned tables and orphaned data without breaking my website! After using the free version and reducing my database to just over 10 MB, without any side effects such as broken functions or website crashes, I had no doubts. I purchased the pro version today, and after installing it, I now know that my database is in the capable hands of this excellent plugin. I confess that I was afraid at first due to previous unpleasant experiences, but fortunately, I finally have my database adjusted and working as it should have been for a long time. Congratulations to the developers who are always updating this powerful tool. 5 stars is not enough, actually. I recommend it to anyone who wants to keep their database, no matter how large, under control. Congratulations!