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THE FINDERPRESS TOOL DIRECTORY
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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
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Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/delete-posts-by-url directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress Use the ‘Delete Posts By URL’ menu item to access the plugin
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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.
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