Description
Delete Duplicate Products for WooCommerce is a powerful tool that helps you identify and remove duplicate products from your WooCommerce store. The plugin features a modern, React-based admin interface built with WordPress’s latest technology stack.
Features
- Multiple Detection Methods: Find duplicates by product title, SKU, or both
- Modern React Interface: Built with @wordpress/scripts and WordPress components
- Bulk Operations: Select and delete multiple duplicate products at once
- Safety Features: Confirmation dialogs prevent accidental deletions
- Detailed Product Information: View all product details before deletion
- Group Selection: Select entire duplicate groups with one click
- Real-time Updates: Automatic refresh after deletion
- REST API: Secure API endpoints with proper permission checks
How It Works
- Navigate to WooCommerce > Delete Duplicates
- Choose your detection method (Title, SKU, or Both)
- Click “Scan for Duplicates”
- Review the duplicate products grouped by similarity
- Select products you want to delete
- Confirm deletion
Technical Features
- Built with @wordpress/scripts (WordPress’s official build toolchain)
- Uses WordPress Components for consistent UI
- REST API integration with proper nonce verification
- Handles product variations correctly
- Optimized database queries
- Internationalization ready
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/rt-delete-duplicate-products-for-woocommerce/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Navigate to WooCommerce > Delete Duplicates to use the plugin
Building from Source
If you’re developing or modifying the plugin:
- Navigate to the plugin directory
- Run
npm installto install dependencies - Run
npm run buildto build the React application - For development, use
npm startfor hot reloading
FAQ
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Does this plugin work with WooCommerce variations?
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Yes, the plugin correctly handles both simple and variable products, including their variations.
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Can I undo a deletion?
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No, deletions are permanent. The plugin includes confirmation dialogs to prevent accidental deletions.
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What happens to product data when I delete a product?
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Products are permanently deleted (not moved to trash), including all associated metadata.
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Does this plugin affect my database performance?
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The plugin uses optimized database queries to minimize performance impact.
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Contributors & Developers
“RT Delete Duplicate Products for WooCommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Multiple detection methods (Title, SKU, Both)
- Modern React-based admin interface
- Bulk deletion functionality
- REST API integration
- Safety confirmation dialogs