Delete Old Posts and Pictures
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August 12, 2023

Delete Old Posts and Pictures Plugin

Delete Old Posts and Pictures

If you’re a regular user of WordPress, you know how important it is to keep your website up-to-date with fresh content and images.
But what happens to your old posts and pictures that are no longer relevant or useful?
They just sit there, taking up valuable space on your server and slowing down your website. This is where the Delete Old Posts and Pictures plugin comes in.
The Delete Old Posts and Pictures plugin is a powerful tool that allows you to easily delete old posts and pictures from your WordPress website.
With just a few clicks, you can free up space on your server, improve your website’s speed and performance, and keep your content fresh and relevant.
Using the Delete Old Posts and Pictures plugin is simple. Once you install the plugin, it will set up a menu in your WordPress admin page.
From there, you can choose how many months old you want your posts and pictures to be before they are deleted.
The plugin allows you to select a custom date range, or you can use the default option of 6 months old.
Once you’ve selected your date range, you’ll see two buttons: “Delete Old Posts” and “Delete Old Pictures”.
Simply click on the button you want, and the plugin will automatically remove all posts or pictures that are older than the specified time frame.
One of the great things about the Delete Old Posts and Pictures plugin is that it allows you to delete posts and pictures separately.
This means you can keep your old posts for reference or historical purposes while removing any outdated images.
In addition to freeing up space and improving your website’s performance, using the Delete Old Posts and Pictures plugin can also help you maintain a clean and organized website.
With fewer old and irrelevant posts and pictures cluttering up your site, your visitors will be able to find the content they need more easily.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for an easy way to keep your WordPress website running smoothly, the Delete Old Posts and Pictures plugin is a great option.
With its simple setup, customizable date range, and separate post and picture deletion options, this plugin is a must-have for anyone looking to optimize their website’s performance and organization.

Installation

This section describes how to install the plugin and get it working.

Manually downloading and installing a WordPress plugin can be done in a few simple steps:

  1. Find the plugin you want to download: Go to the WordPress Plugin Directory or a third-party marketplace that offers WordPress plugins.
    Search for the plugin you want to install and make sure to download the latest version available.

  2. Download the plugin: Once you have located the plugin, click on the “Download” button to download the plugin to your computer.
    The plugin will usually download in a compressed (.zip) format.

  3. Under Plugins Click Add New

  4. Click Upload Plugin. Select the ZIP file you just downloaded.

  5. Find the plugin you just uploaded and click the “Activate” button to activate it.

Screenshots

  1. Main interface page.

    Main interface page.

FAQ

Can the post or pictures be recovered?

No, once they are deleted they cannot be recovered so make sure you download or copy all posts or pictures so you have a copy

How far back can you delete?

You can delete anything from 1 day old to the start of your blog.

Can you delete posts and pictures separately or do you have to do them at the same time?

You can only delete old posts and pictures separately at this time.

Changelog

v2.1.4

  • Added Nonces and User Permissions Needed for Security
  • A nonce to your POST calls to prevent unauthorized access.

v2.1.2

  • Added a confirmation button to stop accidental deletion. Now asks if you are sure.

v2.0.2

  • Made it a little more pleasing to the eye
  • Made the WARNING more prominent and stern before deleting

v2.0.1

  • Initial release
  • Updated the Readme.txt file
  • Updated Some Verbiage= v1.0.1 =

  • Fix a thing that allows users to do a thing.

Details

  • Version: 2.1.4
  • Active installations: 70
  • WordPress Version: 6.2
  • Tested up to: 6.3.5
  • PHP Version: 8.1

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