Old Core Files: installs, ratings and growth stats
By Maor Chasen · Rank #4479
Old Core Files is a WordPress.org plugin tracked daily by HostList. Current WordPress.org active-install bucket: 200+. Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings. HostList snapshots installs, ratings, and support signals so you can see freshness and direction, then follow the hosting links below for WordPress and stack-fit guidance. Active installs are ranges published by WordPress.org, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only. This page is a hosting-support resource, not a paid plugin ranking.
Over the last 88 days with download data, WordPress.org recorded about 497 downloads for Old Core Files. HostList install rank: #4479. Use the charts below for direction, then pick hosting that matches the plugin's cache, PHP, and ecommerce needs.
Increase your WordPress security by deleting old core files that exist in the filesystem before hackers exploit them for attacks.
Install trend
200+ active installs, unchanged since 19 July 2026. WordPress.org reports installs in rounded buckets, so this figure only moves when the plugin crosses a bucket boundary.
Daily downloads
Exact daily download counts from WordPress.org (not install buckets).
Technical details
- Tested up to WordPress 5.2.26
- Requires PHP 5.2.4
- Last updated 6 July 2019
- Added to WordPress.org 2013-01-27
- View on WordPress.org
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FAQ
How many sites use Old Core Files?
WordPress.org reports an active-install bucket of 200+. That is a rounded range, not an exact site count.
Is Old Core Files actively maintained?
WordPress.org last listed an update on 6 July 2019. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.26.
What hosting should I use with Old Core Files?
Start with HostList guidance on Hosting security guide, Best WordPress hosting. Match the host stack (caching layer, managed WordPress policies, ecommerce readiness) to what this plugin needs.
Data aggregated from WordPress.org. Active installs are published buckets, not exact counts.