# Bulk Delete

> Bulk Delete has 30K+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 129 reviews and 8.4K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 84/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Bulk Delete is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 30K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

**Bulk delete posts, pages, users, attachments, and meta fields based on complex bulk conditions & filters.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30K+
- **Total downloads:** 1,194,965
- **Downloads (30 days):** 8,421 (-31.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 129 reviews
- **Health score:** 84/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 6.12
- **Last updated:** Aug 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WebFactory (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/webfactory/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bulk-delete/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bulk](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bulk/) | #3 | 89 |
| [bulk clean](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bulk-clean/) | #2 | 6 |
| [bulk delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bulk-delete/) | #3 | 34 |
| [clean database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clean-database/) | #2 | 8 |
| [delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/delete/) | #2 | 77 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bulk | #4 | 6,242 |
| bulk clean | #2 | 1,962 |
| bulk delete | #2 | 2,582 |
| clean database | #14 | 3,899 |
| delete | #3 | 9,972 |

## Version adoption

- 6.0: 38.1%
- 6.12: 36.6%
- 6.11: 21.9%
- Other: 3.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Manage – Centralized site maintenance and monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manage/) | 100K+ | 2/5 (1) | Aug 16, 2026 | 57/100 |
| 2 | [WP Bulk Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-bulk-delete/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (131) | Aug 13, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Bulk Post Update Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-post-update-date/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Aug 2, 2024 | 41/100 |
| 5 | [Bulk Move](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-move/) | 9K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Jan 28, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [Generate Images (AI) – Magic Post Thumbnail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/magic-post-thumbnail/) | 5K+ | 4.3/5 (25) | Aug 24, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 7 | [WOLF – WordPress Posts Bulk Editor and Manager Professional](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-editor/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (27) | Jul 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Bulk Change Media Author](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-change-media-author/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Aug 31, 2023 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [SOOZ – AI for SEO – Bulk Generate Focus Keyphrases, Metadata, Alt Text (SEO Autopilot)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ai-for-seo/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 10 | [Auto Update Post Date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-update-post-date/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 28, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 11 | [Mass Pages/Posts Creator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mass-pagesposts-creator/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (17) | Jan 12, 2026 | 51/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bulk Delete free?
Yes. Bulk Delete is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Bulk Delete safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Bulk Delete is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 30K+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bulk Delete?
Bulk Delete is active on 30K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,194,965 times since it launched in March 2009. It was downloaded 8,421 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bulk Delete work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Bulk Delete up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Bulk Delete need?
Bulk Delete requires PHP 5.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Bulk Delete last updated?
The latest version, 6.12, was released on August 16, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Bulk Delete?
Bulk Delete is developed and maintained by WebFactory.

### What are the best alternatives to Bulk Delete?
The most popular alternatives to Bulk Delete are Manage (100K+ installs), WP Bulk Delete (90K+ installs) and Bulk Post Update Date (10K+ installs).


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