sandywp / plugins / delete-duplicate-posts

Delete Duplicate Posts

4.8 out of 5 stars. 4.8 153 reviews

Get rid of duplicate posts and pages (any post type) on your blog with manual or automatic modes.

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What you get inside

3 screens
  • Duplicate posts were found.

  • Details in the log.

  • Settings

About this plugin

Delete Duplicate Posts helps you declutter your WordPress site by removing duplicate posts along with their metadata. Whether you choose to run the cleanup process manually or set it to operate automatically on a schedule, our plugin ensures a thorough cleanup, improving your website’s loading speed and overall performance.

Why Choose Delete Duplicate Posts?

  • Comprehensive Cleanup: Not just posts or pages, but also any Custom Post Type you have enabled, along with all related metadata.
  • Space Efficiency: By eliminating unnecessary duplicates, it frees up space, facilitating better website performance.
  • Scalability: Designed for websites of all sizes, it efficiently manages and optimizes large-scale websites without causing timeouts.

Features

  • Selective Deletion: Choose specific posts for deletion or use the select all option.
  • Deletion Modes: Supports both manual and automatic deletion processes.
  • Version Preference: Options to keep either the oldest or the newest version of a post.
  • Deletion Notifications: Receive status emails upon the deletion of posts.
  • Activity Log: An integrated log records all plugin activities for your review.

Experience its Efficiency

Our plugin’s unique approach to handling large datasets ensures that your website remains operational and improves progressively. By removing a few posts at a time, the plugin prevents site timeouts and enhances your website’s performance seamlessly.

For a cleaner, smoother, and more efficient WordPress site, Delete Duplicate Posts is the solution you need.

Learn more about the plugin and its features.

Eliminate duplicate posts, pages, and custom post types effortlessly with Delete Duplicate Posts, enhancing your website’s performance. Our WordPress plugin offers both manual and automatic cleanup options, ensuring a streamlined and efficient management of content duplicates.

How can I report security bugs?

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.

Questions

Should I take a backup before using this tool?

Yes! You should always take a backup before deleting posts or pages on your website.

What happens if it deletes something I do not want to delete?

You should restore the backup you took of your website before you ran this tool.

4.8

153 reviews

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