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1. sandrodz
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   I noticed after deactivation of a plugin allot of trash is left in mysql. How do I uninstall plugins completely, provided that they don't have full manual?

   I installed wp e-commerce, I didn't like it, so I need clean up my wp directory and mysql :)

2. MichaelH
   Volunteer
   Posted 4 years ago #

   Unfortunately, most plugins don't offer uninstalls. So deactivate the plugin, delete the actual files in wp-content/plugins, backup your database, then delete tables that are specific to that plugin. Finally, look for records in wp-options that you can recognize as belong to that plugin.

   Ugly Ugly I know ;)

3. Lester Chan
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   my does =D

4. sandrodz
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   can u please write more about wp-options? for what should I look there?

5. Lester Chan
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   look at the plugin source then note look for add_option()

6. MichaelH
   Volunteer
   Posted 4 years ago #

   Yeah, sorry Gamerz, I should have mentioned your plugins do have uninstalls. Thank you!

7. Lester Chan
   Member
   Posted 4 years ago #

   MichaelH: Cheers man =)

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