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AI Data Remover – HTML Cleanup for AI & Page Builders

by Jordan Alexander

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Description

AI Data Remover helps you clean up messy HTML that often appears after using:
– AI writing tools that paste “extra attributes”
– Elementor and other page builders
– Copy/paste from external sources (Docs, web pages, editors)
– Imported content that carries junk markup

Many of these tools add data-* attributes that make HTML heavier and harder to maintain.

This plugin scans your content and lets you bulk remove unwanted data-*="..." attributes safely from selected content types.

What it does

  • Scans content for data-*="..." attributes
  • Shows how many matches are found per item
  • Lets you bulk remove selected items (you choose what gets updated)
  • Optionally target:
    • All data-* attributes
    • A specific data attribute (example: data-id, data-source, etc.)

What it does NOT do

  • It does not change your theme files
  • It does not modify CSS/JS
  • It does not “auto-optimize” your entire site without your approval
  • It only updates content when you click to apply changes

Safety & best practice

This plugin modifies post content when you run a cleanup.
We strongly recommend taking a backup before bulk updates on large sites.

Free version

The free version includes the core cleanup workflow:
– Scan Posts and Pages
– Scan up to 500 items per post type
– Bulk remove up to 25 items per run

The free version is not time-limited.

Optional Pro add-on

For larger sites and store catalogs, the optional Pro add-on can unlock:
– Additional post types (including WooCommerce products, if enabled)
– Select-all checkbox
– Larger scanning & bulk limits
– Export tools (e.g., CSV)
– Advanced workflow improvements

The Pro add-on is optional. The free plugin remains functional on its own.

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ (or install via Plugins Add New)
  2. Activate AI Data Remover
  3. In wp-admin, open AI Data Remover
  4. Choose what to scan and click Scan
  5. Select items and click Remove Selected
Will this break my layout?

In most cases, removing data-* attributes does not affect layout. However, some builders or custom scripts could rely on specific attributes.
We recommend testing on a staging site first if you use custom front-end scripts.

Does it remove all HTML tags?

No. It targets data-*="..." attributes only.

Can I target just one attribute?

Yes. You can scan for all data-* attributes or specify a single one.

Does it work with WooCommerce products?

The free plugin focuses on Posts and Pages. The optional Pro add-on can enable additional post types (including products) depending on your setup.

Does it collect or transmit my content?

No. The cleanup runs inside your WordPress admin. Your content is not sent to third parties.

Not ready - read before using!

By fivehead on February 5, 2026

Well-meaning plugin, I assume, but DO NOT turn it loose on your full site like I did (TEST a single dummy page first!). It absolutely THRASHED my site, leading to thousands of broken blocks and added garbage text (e.g., "u0022u003c/emu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003e"). So I'll be spending the rest of my week in "Attempt Block Recovery" hell.

1.0.2 – 2026-05-21

  • Compatibility bump. Re-verified against current WordPress release.
  • No functional changes.

1.0.1

  • Improved admin asset loading
  • Compatibility improvements (prefixing and safer loading)

1.0.0

  • Initial release
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