Delete Post with Attachments
Delete Post with Attachments
Description
By default, when you delete a post or page, any associated media files or attachments to that post do not get deleted. Keeping these orphan files to your server will eat up a lot of precious web space for no reason.
Using this plugin when you delete a post, any associated attachments will also get deleted automatically.
Before deleting any media file or attachment the plugin smartly checks that the attachment is not in use elsewhere, i.e. on any other post, page, or product.
Works with popular Page Builders:
- Elementor
- Thrive Architect
- Divi Builder
- Brizy
- and many more…
Works with all popular plugins such as:
- WooCommerce
- Easy Digital Downloads
- LearnDash
- BuddyPress
- MemberPress
- Paid Memberships Pro
- and many more…
Features:
- No configuration required
- Just activate and use
- Save your precious server storage
- Works automatically on post/page deletion
Installation
- Upload the plugin directory to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Faq
The attachment will not be deleted if the post is moved to Trash, the attachment will only get deleted when the post is permanently deleted
Sometimes single attachment is used in multiple posts, for example you have used “image1.jpg” in “Post 1” and “Post 2” both. Deleting “Post 1” will not delete the image until “Post 2” is also deleted permanently. Please make sure your attachment is not in used any other post.
Yes! it removes media files linked to posts, pages, and products, including those created using popular page builders.
We have tested the plugin with Gutenberg, Elementor, Thrive Architect, Brizy, and Divi Builder. Other page builders may also work, but have not been fully tested yet.
We have got you covered! Let us know via the plugin’s support page, and we will work to add compatibility with your builder.
No, there is absolutely no configuration required, just activate the plugin, and it will start working.
Yes, when you delete a post the plugin will check if there is any associated media or attachment in this post it will be deleted also.
Yes, it works with any types, posts, pages, products etc
If a single attachment is used on multiple posts, the attachment will not get deleted until all associated posts are deleted.
Yes, the plugin will check if the image is not used in any other post then it will get deleted along with the current post.
Reviews
Big time saver!
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Perfect! No more bulky trash files left behind!!!!! Thank you so much!
Excellent Plugin !
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It does what it says. Thanks.
very useful for deleting unused posts and media
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This plugin is very useful for deleting unused posts and deleting media that takes up space. Please continue developing this plugin because it really helps save storage. Thank you very much
Great Plugin, Super Simple To Use
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I downloaded this plugin just a few minutes ago and already know it's exactly what I need. The only thing I'd like to see changed is the opacity setting of the announcement banners that are displayed. They're a bit hard to read until you hover over them. I'm going to try and contact the developer to see if I can get a modification done.
Good working
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USE LESS
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Changelog
[2.0.0] – 2025‑08‑19
- Added: support for Gutenberg editor
- Added: support for Elementor
- Added: support for Thrive Architect
- Added: support for Divi Builder
- Added: support for Brizy
1.4
- Fix – Compatibility issues with WordPress 6.8.1
1.3
- Fix – Compatibility issues with WordPress 6.8
1.2
- Fix – wp_delete_attachment function second param to bool instead of string
1.1.3
- Fix – Compatibility issues with WordPress 6.4
1.1.2
- Fix – Compatibility issues with WordPress 6.0
1.1.1
- Fix – Compatibility issues with WordPress 5.9
1.1.0
- New – Implement featured image deletion
1.0.0
- Initial release