Trash Post in Block Editor
This plugin provides a quick way to delete or trash a Post from within the Block Editor. Previously, the only way to achieve this required a user to exit the article or post before deleting. Not anymore! Now, from the…
Use with caution
Trash Post in Block Editor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Trash Post in Block Editor stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| delete | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
| post | >100 |
| trash | >100 |
About Trash Post in Block Editor
From the official readme · v1.2.3Description
This plugin provides a quick way to delete or trash a Post from within the Block Editor. Previously, the only way to achieve this required a user to exit the article or post before deleting. Not anymore! Now, from the comfort of your Block Editor, you could easily delete the Post you’re working on with ease.
✨ Getting Started
Create a new Post or open an existing Post. Locate the ‘Trash Post in Block Editor’ icon at the top right corner of the Block Editor and click on it. The inspector panel shows you a Trash Post button where you can click on.
You can get a taste of how this works, by using the demo link.
🔌🎨 Plug and Play or Customize
The Trash Post in Block Editor plugin is built to work right out of the box. Simply install, activate and start using.
Want to add your personal touch? All of our documentation can be found here.
Contribute
If you’d like to contribute to the development of this plugin, you can find it on GitHub.
To build, clone repo and run yarn install && yarn build
Installation
- Go to ‘Plugins > Add New’ on your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Search for ‘Trash Post in Block Editor’ plugin from the official WordPress plugin repository.
- Click ‘Install Now’ and then ‘Activate’.
- Proceed to your Block Editor and locate the top right corner.
- You should now see the ‘Trash Post in Block Editor’ icon available for use.
Changelog
1.2.3
- Tested up to WP 7.0.
1.2.2
- Chore: Update CI/CD pipeline.
1.2.1
- Hotfix: Resolve issue with
validate_callbackmethod:is_numeric.
1.2.0
- Feat: Added language translations for the following
Japanese,Indonesian,Turkish,Polish,Dutch,BrazilandPortuguese. - Chore: Modify Shortcut command – CMD + Shift + Delete (backspace).
- Chore: Added a pull request template file.
- Test: Update PHP unit tests.
1.1.1
- Use Composer for plugin setup.
- Tested up to WP 6.9.
1.1.0
- Feat: Add custom hooks –
tpbe_redirect_url,tpbe.afterTrashPost. - Improve
/trashREST endpoint. - Tested up to WP 6.8
- Update README docs.
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FAQ
Trash Post in Block Editor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Trash Post in Block Editor free?
Yes. Trash Post in Block Editor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Trash Post in Block Editor safe to use in 2026?
Trash Post in Block Editor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Trash Post in Block Editor?
Trash Post in Block Editor is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,248 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 59 times in the last 30 days.
Does Trash Post in Block Editor work with WordPress 7.1?
Trash Post in Block Editor is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Trash Post in Block Editor need?
Trash Post in Block Editor requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Trash Post in Block Editor last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on May 26, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Trash Post in Block Editor?
Trash Post in Block Editor is developed and maintained by badasswp.
What are the best alternatives to Trash Post in Block Editor?
The most popular alternatives to Trash Post in Block Editor are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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