Title: Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress Author: Kirtikumar Solanki Published: September 10, 2025 Last modified: May 23, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/smart-bulk-content-remover/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3361232) ![](https://ps.w.org/smart-bulk-content-remover/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3361077) # Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress By [Kirtikumar Solanki](https://profiles.wordpress.org/solankisoftware/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/smart-bulk-content-remover.1.1.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-bulk-content-remover/) ## Description **Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress** is a powerful and user-friendly tool to manage and clean up your WordPress website in just a few clicks. No more manually selecting and deleting one item at a time — this plugin gives you a **fast, flexible, and safe bulk deletion interface** to remove unwanted content such as old posts, draft pages, unused media, spam comments, and even custom post types like products, portfolios, events, or reviews. Whether you’re a blogger, developer, or site administrator, Smart Bulk Content Remover helps keep your WordPress site lean and organized without risking accidental data loss. ### 🚀 Why Use Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress? Over time, every WordPress website accumulates clutter — outdated posts, temporary drafts, test pages, old media files, and spam comments. These not only make your site harder to manage but can also affect **database performance and backup size**. With Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress, you can: * Clean up thousands of items in a few clicks. * Target specific content using advanced filters. * Choose between **Trash** or **Permanent Delete**. * Quickly review what’s being deleted before confirming. * Keep your database optimized and your dashboard tidy. ### 🧹 What You Can Delete * **Posts** – Delete posts by type, author, status, or date. * **Pages** – Remove outdated or test pages in bulk. * **Custom Post Types** – Works with WooCommerce products, events, portfolios, news, books, and any other custom type. * **Media Files** – Delete unused images or unattached uploads. Includes statistics for total files, attached/unattached, and total size before deletion. * **Comments** – Bulk remove spam, pending, or trashed comments sitewide. ### ⚙️ Advanced Filters & Options Every section includes flexible filters to give you complete control over what’s removed: * Filter by **Post Type**, **Status**, **Author**, or **Date Range**. * Search posts by **Title** or **Content keywords**. * Media filters include **Date Range**, **Month**, **Year**, and **Author**. * Choose between **Move to Trash** or **Permanently Delete**. * Select specific items or use **Select All** for mass cleanup. ### 🧠 Safe, Simple & Efficient * **Non-destructive by default** – content moves to Trash unless you choose “Permanent Delete.” * **Restore accidentally deleted content** from Trash easily. * **Lightweight** and optimized – minimal database overhead. * **Responsive design** – works beautifully on desktop, tablet, and mobile. * **Native WordPress UI** for a seamless experience. ### 💡 Ideal For * **Bloggers** who want to delete old drafts or outdated posts. * **Site administrators** managing large WordPress sites. * **WooCommerce store owners** cleaning up old or test products. * **Developers and testers** who frequently reset content during testing. * **Agencies** maintaining multiple client websites. ### ✅ Key Features at a Glance * Bulk delete **posts, pages, media, comments, and any custom post types**. * Advanced **filters**: author, status, date range, search, and more. * **Media statistics**: see totals, sizes, and attached/unattached counts. * Option to **move to Trash or permanently delete**. * **Lightweight, fast, and responsive** admin interface. * Compatible with **WordPress Multisite** (per-site use). * Works seamlessly with **WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, and other CPTs**. ### 🔒 Safety & Performance Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress is designed for **safety first**: * Uses built-in WordPress delete APIs. * Verifies user capabilities before deleting.* Respects post meta and attachment relationships. * Ensures consistent database integrity. You can confidently use it on production sites — the default Trash behavior ensures you can recover any mistakenly deleted content. ### Credits Developed by [Kirtikumar Solanki](https://profiles.wordpress.org/solankisoftware/). Donations welcome via [PayPal](https://paypal.me/kirtikumar89). ## Screenshots [⌊Bulk Post Deletion screen with filters for status, author, and date.⌉⌊Bulk Post Deletion screen with filters for status, author, and date.⌉[ Bulk Post Deletion screen with filters for status, author, and date. [⌊Page Remover screen with search and bulk action tools.⌉⌊Page Remover screen with search and bulk action tools.⌉[ Page Remover screen with search and bulk action tools. [⌊Media Remover with detailed statistics (attached/unattached, file size).⌉⌊Media Remover with detailed statistics (attached/unattached, file size).⌉[ Media Remover with detailed statistics (attached/unattached, file size). [⌊Comment Remover showing comment status filters and counts.⌉⌊Comment Remover showing comment status filters and counts.⌉[ Comment Remover showing comment status filters and counts. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover`, or install it directly from the WordPress Plugin Directory. 2. Activate the plugin from the **Plugins Installed Plugins** page. 3. Go to **Smart Bulk Content Remover** (or find it in the admin menu). 4. Choose a section: **Posts**, **Pages**, **Media**, or **Comments**. 5. Apply filters, preview items, and delete safely in bulk. ## FAQ ### ❓Does this plugin permanently delete content? By default, items are moved to the Trash for safe recovery. If you check the “Permanently Delete” option, content will be deleted immediately and cannot be restored. ### ❓Will it work with custom post types (like Products or Portfolio)? Yes! It automatically detects and lists all **public custom post types** registered on your site, including WooCommerce products and others. ### ❓Can I delete only unattached media files? Yes. The Media section includes detailed statistics with filters for **attached** and **unattached** images, allowing you to remove only unused files. ### ❓Can I filter by author or date range? Absolutely. You can filter by post author, publish date, or a custom date range to delete only specific sets of content. ### ❓Is there a way to undo deletions? If you move content to the Trash, it can be restored from the WordPress Trash screen. Permanent deletions are final and cannot be undone. ### ❓Does it support Multisite? Yes, Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress works on each individual site within a Multisite network. ### ❓Will it slow down my site? No. The plugin is lightweight, uses optimized database queries, and runs only in the admin area — it won’t affect your frontend performance. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/13d106fd4b23380dcf87882edcf0ac353810b9730bcd9b7044da1b45dbc3bc8f? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Simple, Fast & Reliable Bulk Delete Solution](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-fast-reliable-bulk-delete-solution/)󠁿 [Maulik Makwana](https://profiles.wordpress.org/maulikmakwana2008/) December 16, 2025 Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner makes managing WordPress content incredibly easy. I was able to remove unwanted posts, pages, and custom content in just a few clicks. The interface is clean, fast, and beginner-friendly. Highly recommended for anyone managing large websites. [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-bulk-content-remover/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Kirtikumar Solanki ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/solankisoftware/) “Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/smart-bulk-content-remover/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/smart-bulk-content-remover/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/smart-bulk-content-remover/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/smart-bulk-content-remover/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1 * Added new feature Schedule Automatic Cleanup for pages #### 1.0 * Initial release of Smart Bulk Delete & Content Cleaner for WordPress. * Added support for bulk deleting posts, pages, custom post types, media files, and comments. * Added advanced filters (status, author, date range, search). * Added media statistics panel with total count, attached/unattached breakdown, and total size. ## Meta * Version **1.1** * Last updated **1 month ago** * Active installations **100+** * WordPress version ** 4.7 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 7.0 or higher ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover/) and [Russian](https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover) * Tags * [bulk delete](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/bulk-delete/)[delete pages](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/delete-pages/) [delete posts](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/delete-posts/)[media cleaner](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-cleaner/) [remove comments](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/remove-comments/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-bulk-content-remover/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-bulk-content-remover/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-bulk-content-remover/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-bulk-content-remover/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-bulk-content-remover/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-bulk-content-remover/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-bulk-content-remover/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/smart-bulk-content-remover/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Kirtikumar Solanki ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/solankisoftware/) ## Support Got something to say? 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