Bulk deletion of WordPress posts by pasting multiple URLs.
Delete Posts By URL is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to bulk delete posts using various methods. Whether you have a list of URLs or want to filter posts by specific criteria, this plugin provides a clean and efficient way to manage your content.
Features:
- Delete posts by pasting URLs (absolute or relative)
- Filter and delete posts by:
- Date range
- Author
- Categories
- Post status (draft, published, private)
- Custom meta fields
- Import/Export capabilities:
- Import URLs from CSV/TXT files
- Export list of deleted posts (for record keeping)
- Export URLs before deletion (backup)
- Advanced deletion options:
- Delete associated media files
- Delete associated comments
- Delete related post meta
- Clean and intuitive tabbed interface
- Secure processing with proper nonce verification
- Option to move posts to trash instead of permanent deletion
Screenshots
Main interface with URL-based deletion and trash option
Filter-based deletion with multiple criteria
Import/Export features for URLs and deletion logs
Advanced options for managing associated content
What URL formats are supported?
The plugin supports both absolute URLs (https://example.com/post-name/) and relative URLs (/post-name/).
Is the deletion permanent?
By default, posts are moved to trash. You can uncheck the “Move to trash” option if you want to permanently delete the posts.
Can I delete posts based on specific criteria?
Yes, you can delete posts based on:
* Date range
* Author
* Categories
* Post status
* Custom meta fields
What happens to media files and comments?
You can choose to delete associated media files, comments, and post meta data along with the posts. These options are available in the Advanced Options tab.
Can I keep track of deleted posts?
Yes, the plugin maintains a log of deleted posts that you can export as a CSV file. You can also export URLs before deletion for backup purposes.
ChangeLog
2.2.1
- Fixed missing class initialization that caused features to be unavailable
- Restored all features: Delete by Filters, Import/Export, and Advanced Options
2.2
- Updated compatibility with WordPress 6.8
- Added new screenshots
- Added more descriptive tags
- Improved documentation
2.1
- Removed redirects feature (better handled by SEO plugins)
- Added screenshot examples
- Minor UI improvements
2.0
- Major update with new features:
- Added filter-based deletion (date, author, category, status, meta)
- Added import/export capabilities
- Added advanced deletion options (media, comments, meta)
- Added deletion logging and export
- Improved UI with tabbed interface
- Added datepicker for date range selection
- Added support for WordPress 6.5
1.4
- Fixed URL processing functionality
- Simplified interface
- Improved error handling and feedback
- Fixed relative URL handling
1.3
- Fixed UI duplication issues
- Improved code organization
1.2
- Fixed duplicate menu items
- Fixed duplicate warning messages
- Improved UI consistency
1.1
- Added “Move to trash” option
- Improved warning messages
- Changed button text to “Process URLs”
1.0
