Delayed Delete
Delayed Delete, developed by Crystal Green at the Tidbits of Experience mommy blog, is a WordPress plugin that provides a way to queue posts for bulk deletion. Instead of immediately deleting posts, you can add them to…
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Delayed Delete shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Delayed Delete stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| bulk delete | >100 |
| management | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
About Delayed Delete
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Delayed Delete, developed by Crystal Green at the Tidbits of Experience mommy blog, is a WordPress plugin that provides a way to queue posts for bulk deletion. Instead of immediately deleting posts, you can add them to a delayed delete queue and delete them all at once when ready.
Features:
- Add posts to delayed delete queue via bulk actions in the Posts admin page.
- View queued posts in a dedicated admin submenu under Posts.
- Remove selected posts from the queue individually or in bulk.
- Export queue as a .txt file or display for copy/paste into your own file.
- Permanently delete all queued posts with a single button click.
- Security measures including nonces and capability checks.
- Internationalization ready.
Translations
The plugin is ready for translations. The text domain is delayed-delete.
Installation
- Upload the
delayed-deletefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to Posts > Delayed Delete to use the feature.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add pages or custom post types to the queue?
No, only standard posts (post_type = ‘post’) can be added to the queue.
What happens if I add the same post multiple times?
The plugin prevents duplicates from being added to the queue.
Is there an undo feature?
No, once posts are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
Changelog
This is the first version. No upgrade needed.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Delayed Delete: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Delayed Delete free?
Yes. Delayed Delete is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Delayed Delete safe to use in 2026?
Delayed Delete shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Delayed Delete?
Delayed Delete is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 332 times since it launched in November 2025. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.
Does Delayed Delete work with WordPress 7.1?
Delayed Delete is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.16, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Delayed Delete need?
Delayed Delete requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Delayed Delete last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 6, 2025 (11 months ago).
Who makes Delayed Delete?
Delayed Delete is developed and maintained by Crystal Green.
What are the best alternatives to Delayed Delete?
The most popular alternatives to Delayed Delete are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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