Mass Delete Unused Tags
Deletes all unused tags, handy tool if you want to start over with a quick clean blog.
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- Small user base (700+ active installs)
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Mass Delete Unused Tags stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| clean | >100 |
| delete | >100 |
| mass | >100 |
| tags | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
About Mass Delete Unused Tags
From the official readme · v3.1.0Description
Deletes all unused tags, handy tool if you want to start over with a quick clean blog.
Coding by: MijnPress.nl Twitter profile More plugins
Installation
- Upload directory
mass_delete_unused_tagsto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Visit Plugins menu to mass delete your unused tags.
Frequently asked questions
I have a lot of questions and I want support where can I go?
https://pluginsupport.mijnpress.nl/ or drop me a tweet to notify me of your support topic over here. I always check my tweets, so mention my name with @ramonfincken and your problem.
Changelog
3.1.0
Bugfix: Assign instead of compare (Thanks Theo)
3.0.0
Bugfix: Added nonces for admin forms (CSRF)
2.0.0
PHP fixes
1.0
First release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Mass Delete Unused Tags: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Mass Delete Unused Tags free?
Yes. Mass Delete Unused Tags is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Mass Delete Unused Tags safe to use in 2026?
Mass Delete Unused Tags shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Mass Delete Unused Tags?
Mass Delete Unused Tags is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 26,960 times since it launched in June 2011. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.
Does Mass Delete Unused Tags work with WordPress 7.1?
Mass Delete Unused Tags is officially tested up to WordPress 6.1.14, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Mass Delete Unused Tags last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.0, was released on March 16, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes Mass Delete Unused Tags?
Mass Delete Unused Tags is developed and maintained by ramon fincken.
What are the best alternatives to Mass Delete Unused Tags?
The most popular alternatives to Mass Delete Unused Tags are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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