Title: Siternet Post Deleter
Author: Siternet
Published: <strong>10.4.2026</strong>
Last modified: 10.4.2026

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Hae lisäosia

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# Siternet Post Deleter

 [Siternet](https://profiles.wordpress.org/siternet/)

[Lataa](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/siternet-post-deleter.zip)

 * [Tiedot](https://fi.wordpress.org/plugins/siternet-post-deleter/#description)
 * [Arvostelut](https://fi.wordpress.org/plugins/siternet-post-deleter/#reviews)
 *  [Asennus](https://fi.wordpress.org/plugins/siternet-post-deleter/#installation)
 * [Kehitys](https://fi.wordpress.org/plugins/siternet-post-deleter/#developers)

 [Tuki](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/siternet-post-deleter/)

## Kuvaus

Siternet Post Deleter is a safe and controlled tool for bulk deleting WordPress 
posts in batches.

Instead of deleting all posts at once, the plugin allows administrators to remove
posts step-by-step using a configurable batch size. This reduces the risk of server
overload and accidental data loss.

Key features:

 * Batch-based deletion (adjustable size)
 * Optional category filtering
 * Permanent deletion (no trash)
 * Safe media cleanup
 * Featured image protection logic
 * Admin-only access with capability checks
 * Nonce-protected destructive actions

When deleting posts, the plugin also removes associated media. However, it includes
a safety mechanism that prevents deletion of images still used as featured images
in other posts.

This makes it suitable for content cleanup, migrations, and maintenance tasks.

## Asennus

 1. Upload the `siternet-post-deleter` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
 2. Activate the plugin through the ’Plugins’ screen in WordPress admin.
 3. In the WordPress admin sidebar, open ’Siternet Post Deleter’.
 4. (Optional) Set ’Category to delete’ to target only a specific post category.
 5. Set ’Posts per batch’ and click ’Save settings’.
 6. Click ’Delete Everything’ (and confirm the checkbox) to delete the first batch.
    Repeat until completion.

## UKK

### What does the plugin delete?

The plugin targets the default post type (`post`) and permanently deletes:
 – Posts
selected for the current batch – Their featured images (if they are not used as 
featured images by other posts) – Attachments attached to those posts (with the 
same featured-image safety check)

### Does it delete pages or custom post types?

No. This plugin only processes the built-in `post` post type.

### Can I delete only posts from one category?

Yes. Use the ’Category to delete’ setting to limit deletion to a specific WordPress
category.

### Is the deletion permanent?

Yes. The plugin uses permanent deletion (no trash) for both posts and attachments.

### What if I reuse the same image on multiple posts?

The plugin will not delete an attachment if it is still used as a featured image
by posts outside the current batch.

### Can I delete in smaller steps?

Yes. Use the ’Posts per batch’ setting to control how many posts are deleted per
click.

## Arvostelut

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Avustajat & Kehittäjät

“Siternet Post Deleter” perustuu avoimeen lähdekoodiin. Seuraavat henkilöt ovat 
osallistuneet tämän lisäosan kehittämiseen.

Avustajat

 *   [ Siternet ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/siternet/)

[Käännä “Siternet Post Deleter” omalle kielellesi.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/siternet-post-deleter)

### Oletko kiinnostunut kehitystyöstä?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/siternet-post-deleter/),
check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/siternet-post-deleter/),
or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/siternet-post-deleter/)
by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/siternet-post-deleter/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Muutosloki

#### 1.1.1

 * Fix WordPress.org compliance issues: correct text domain and readme format.

#### 1.1.0

 * Production-ready rework with:
    - WordPress Settings API for batch size
    - Nonce protection and explicit confirmation for deletion
    - Batch result reporting via admin notices
    - Featured-image safety check to reduce unintended media removal

## Metatiedot

 *  Version **1.1.1**
 *  Last updated **3 viikkoa sitten**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **6.9.4**
 *  Language
 * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/siternet-post-deleter/)
 * Tags
 * [bulk delete](https://fi.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/bulk-delete/)[cleanup](https://fi.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cleanup/)
   [delete posts](https://fi.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/delete-posts/)[media](https://fi.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media/)
 *  [Edistynyt näkymä](https://fi.wordpress.org/plugins/siternet-post-deleter/advanced/)

## Arvosanat

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## Avustajat

 *   [ Siternet ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/siternet/)

## Tuki

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 [Tukifoorumi](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/siternet-post-deleter/)