Delete Default Post
Using this plugin you can delete the default hello world post and comment. Step by step installation instructions >>
Consider an alternative
Delete Default Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Delete Default Post stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| default comment. | >100 |
| default post | >100 |
| wp post | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Delete Default Post
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Using this plugin you can delete the default hello world post and comment.
Step by step installation instructions >>
Tested upto 4.5
Functionality
*Using this plugin you can delete the default hello world post and comment.
Help
For help and support please contact us at contact [at] wpapi.com
Installation
Follow the steps below to install the plugin.
- Upload the delete default post directory to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in wp
- Activate the “Delete Default Post” plugin
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FAQ
Delete Default Post: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Delete Default Post free?
Yes. Delete Default Post is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Delete Default Post safe to use in 2026?
Delete Default Post shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Delete Default Post?
Delete Default Post is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,890 times since it launched in March 2010. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does Delete Default Post work with WordPress 7.1?
Delete Default Post is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Delete Default Post last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on April 28, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Delete Default Post?
Delete Default Post is developed and maintained by Purab.
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