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Database Cleaner & Optimizer Pro changelog

Release notes for every version we have on record, newest first.

Latest 1.4.8 · 30 Oct 2026 40 versions Since Jun 2024

2026 16 versions

1.4.8 Latest 30 Oct 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Security: A crafted table name could delete core tables, and core tables of every site in a network are now protected.
1.4.7 30 Oct 2026 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Caches left without an expiry date by an older cleanup are now removed once, so they can refresh again.
1.4.6 26 Oct 2026 1 new1 fixed
New
  • New Meow Apps dashboard shared across Meow Apps plugins.
Fixed
  • Database Cleaner scripts no longer clash with Media Cleaner scripts on the Meow Apps dashboard.
1.4.5 25 Oct 2026 1 new3 fixed3 changed
New
  • The header now shows the installed version, with a notice on how to update or renew when a newer one is available.
Fixed
  • Stopping Auto Clean now resets the page instead of leaving the progress bar stuck.
  • The database size was stale on MySQL 8, and it is now refreshed when the page opens.
  • Corrected a typo and three wrong text domains.
Changed
  • 🎵 Discuss with others about Database Cleaner on the Discord.
  • 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
  • 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon. Thank you!
1.4.4 5 Oct 2026 1 improved2 fixed
Improved
  • Cleanups now delete several batches per request, making them much faster.
Fixed
  • Stopping a cleanup no longer shows an error.
  • The count column no longer wraps.
1.4.3 4 Oct 2026 2 fixed
Fixed
  • Duplicated meta cleanups for posts, terms, users and comments now only remove exact duplicates, meaning entries that share the same key and the same value.
  • The duplicated post meta cleanup no longer runs endlessly.
1.4.2 3 Oct 2026 2 new3 improved7 fixed
New
  • Confirmation modal before deleting entries.
  • Tooltip showing the deletion status of each item.
Improved
  • Database size now refreshes after a cleanup runs.
  • Next scheduled run of cron jobs now shows in your local time.
  • Entry counts are now formatted with thousands separators.
Fixed
  • Expired transients are now removed with the WordPress transient functions, so object caches stay in sync.
  • Orphaned term relationships are now matched and deleted by term taxonomy, so the right rows are cleaned.
  • Metadata size is now measured with the byte length of the meta value.
  • Table repair query now runs correctly.
  • Automatic cleanups now re-check the "auto items only" setting before deleting.
  • API error details are now shown when a request fails.
  • Fatal PHP errors during a cleanup or REST request are now caught instead of breaking the page.
1.4.1 26 Sep 2026 3 improved2 fixed
Improved
  • The license screen now shows what went wrong instead of a generic error message.
  • Refreshed the dashboard design.
  • Added more plugins to the leftover options and post types detection lists.
Fixed
  • A server that cannot reach the license server no longer makes the admin hang.
  • Removed a PHP warning caused by an empty value in the admin screen.
1.4.0 17 Aug 2026 2 new2 improved3 changed
New
  • Optional AI analysis of the site in the Health tab.
  • More plugins listed in the dashboard.
Improved
  • Rebuilt the Meow Apps dashboard as a wired board.
  • Minimum PHP version is now 8.1.
Changed
  • 🎵 Discuss with others about Database Cleaner on the Discord.
  • 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
  • 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon. Thank you!
1.3.9 16 Jul 2026 1 new1 improved2 fixed
New
  • MCP tools to allow AI assistants to inspect and clean the database through AI Engine.
Improved
  • Meow Apps tables are now recognized by their prefix instead of relying on a CSV list.
Fixed
  • Table deletion check no longer incorrectly allows WordPress core tables to be deleted.
  • Capabilities limitations that were built but never returned are now properly reported.
1.3.8 28 Jun 2026 1 improved
Improved
  • Support more plugins.
1.3.7 30 May 2026 1 improved3 changed
Improved
  • More plugins.
Changed
  • 🎵 Discuss with others about Database Cleaner on the Discord.
  • 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
  • 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon. Thank you!
1.3.6 25 Apr 2026 2 improved
Improved
  • Reworked the custom queries workflow.
  • Better UI/UX.
1.3.5 15 Apr 2026 3 new1 improved
New
  • Introduced a script to automatically detect and clean duplicated CSV entries.
  • Added broader plugin support to improve compatibility with other WordPress plugins.
  • Added bulk reassign functionality to quickly reassign multiple items at once.
Improved
  • Optimized revision-related operations using more efficient database queries.
1.3.4 25 Feb 2026 1 new2 improved3 changed
New
  • New module_devtools option to give developers easier access to debugging.
Improved
  • Improved sweeper update logic to run more efficiently.
  • Better multi-site support.
Changed
  • 🎵 Discuss with others about Database Cleaner on the Discord.
  • 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
  • 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon. Thank you!
1.3.3 5 Jan 2026 1 new
New
  • New option in the settings to control whether protected content can be deleted.

2025 14 versions

1.3.2 16 Dec 2025 1 new
New
  • Expanded compatibility with additional plugins.
1.3.1 3 Dec 2025 1 new3 changed
New
  • Expanded compatibility with additional plugins.
Changed
  • 🎵 Discuss with others about Database Cleaner on the Discord.
  • 🌴 Keep us motivated with a little review here. Thank you!
  • 🥰 If you want to help us, check our Patreon. Thank you!
1.3.0 14 Nov 2025 1 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • 'Protected Items' option to safely delete more items.
Improved
  • Enhanced UI and UX.
Fixed
  • Hotfix to ensure proper cleanup of scheduled hooks by refactoring cron entry removal.
1.2.9 12 Nov 2025 1 new1 fixed
New
  • Support for additional plugins.
Fixed
  • Minor UI issues.
1.2.8 29 Sep 2025 2 improved
Improved
  • Enhanced support for more plugins.
  • Additional cron jobs to automate tasks.
1.2.7 27 Aug 2025 2 new1 improved
New
  • Support for more plugins.
  • Assign Themes.
Improved
  • Better UI.
1.2.6 16 Aug 2025 3 new1 fixed
New
  • Ability to delete Custom Queries even if they are not completed.
  • Support for additional plugins.
  • Sweeper task reset functionality to manage long-running processes.
Fixed
  • Improved the UI and fixed minor bugs.
1.2.5 23 Jul 2025 1 new2 improved1 fixed
New
  • Introduced auto-refresh option for core count to ensure real-time updates.
Improved
  • Added support for more plugins.
  • Refreshed common components.
Fixed
  • Corrected typo in users count retrieval process.
1.2.4 2 Jul 2025 2 new1 fixed
New
  • Uninstall script for easier plugin removal.
  • Support for additional plugins.
Fixed
  • Better columns in the UI.
1.2.3 29 Jun 2025 2 new1 improved
New
  • Optional Core Count for large databases.
  • Support for more plugins.
Improved
  • Metadata retrieval functions now support filtering by specific post IDs.
1.2.2 4 May 2025 1 improved
Improved
  • REST API responses now show autoload option values as 'yes' and 'no' instead of 'on' and 'off'.
1.2.1 1 May 2025 3 new1 improved1 fixed
New
  • Introduced plugin support to extend cleaning capabilities.
  • Added support for more options to increase customization.
  • Expanded compatibility with additional plugins.
Improved
  • Switched to raw NekoTables in the core for improved data visibility.
Fixed
  • Resolved issues in the Cron Jobs tab for proper display and functionality.
1.2.0 12 Mar 2025 2 new2 fixed
New
  • Implemented Cron Jobs filtering by schedule for better task management.
  • Introduced support for plugins in the table view.
Fixed
  • Resolved a crash issue occurring on page reload and under busy conditions.
  • Added array validation for sizes in the ChartSizes component to prevent errors.
1.1.9 4 Jan 2025 1 improved1 changed
Improved
  • Better support for more plugins.
Changed
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2024 10 versions

1.1.8 22 Dec 2024 1 improved1 fixed
Improved
  • Better support for more plugins.
Fixed
  • Translations with arrays issue.
1.1.7 27 Nov 2024 3 fixed
Fixed
  • Unused Terms Columns.
  • Duplicated Term Meta Select.
  • Avoid some issues which were breaking the UI.
1.1.6 11 Nov 2024 1 improved
Improved
  • Better support for more plugins.
1.1.5 4 Nov 2024 1 improved
Improved
  • Minor enhancements.
1.1.4 19 Sep 2024 1 improved
Improved
  • Better support for more plugins.
1.1.3 25 Aug 2024 3 improved
Improved
  • Slightly cleaner UI.
  • Better support for more plugins.
  • Better logging.
1.1.2 29 Jul 2024 1 improved2 fixed
Improved
  • Better support for more plugins.
Fixed
  • Threshold for posts revisions.
  • A few warnings and notices.
1.1.1 8 Jul 2024 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Post revisions.
1.0.9 28 Jun 2024 1 fixed
Fixed
  • Fixed queries-related mutations.
1.0.8 21 Jun 2024 2 improved
Improved
  • Possibility to override the Used By.
  • Lot of UI enhancements and little code rewritings.