Kazuto Takeshita

<p>The <code>wp_options</code> table accumulates leftovers from plugins and themes that have been deactivated or deleted but never cleaned up. Those rows bloat the autoload payload on every page load and there is no built-in way to decide which ones are safe to remove.</p>
<p>Orpharion observes which options are actually read at runtime, attributes each read to the plugin or theme that caused it, and surfaces the raw signals (accessor, autoload flag, size, last-read timestamp) so administrators can decide what to remove:</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Observe</strong> — the tracker records when and by whom each option is read, using the live PHP backtrace to identify the real caller.</li>
<li><strong>Quarantine</strong> — rename the option temporarily so WordPress and the accessing plugin can no longer see it; confirm nothing breaks.</li>
<li><strong>Delete</strong> — the row is removed from both <code>wp_options</code> and the tracking table. Use the <strong>Export selected</strong> bulk action first if you want a restore copy; Orpharion never writes option_value content to the server filesystem on your behalf (option_value can contain API keys, SMTP credentials, and other secrets that should not leak into backups of <code>wp-content/</code>).</li>
</ol>
<p>Core WordPress options are locked out of destructive operations, on both the deletion and the import side.</p>
<p>The full PHP source ships uncompiled with the plugin; the non-compiled source of the compiled admin bundle (<code>build/index.js</code>, <code>build/index.css</code>) is published at https://github.com/mt8/orpharion — see the <strong>Source code</strong> section below for the exact build steps.</p>
<h3>Source code</h3>
<p>The published plugin ships with the compiled admin bundle in <code>build/</code> (<code>build/index.js</code>, <code>build/index.css</code>, <code>build/index.asset.php</code>). The non-compiled source for that bundle lives in <code>src/</code> in the public GitHub repository:</p>
<ul>
<li>Repository: https://github.com/mt8/orpharion</li>
<li>Build tool: <a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/@wordpress/scripts" rel="nofollow ugc">@wordpress/scripts</a> (uses webpack + Babel under the hood).</li>
<li>
<p>Reproduce the bundle:</p>
<ol>
<li>Clone the repository.</li>
<li>Install dependencies: <code>npm install</code> (Node.js version compatible with <code>@wordpress/scripts</code> is required).</li>
<li>Build: <code>npm run build</code> — produces the same <code>build/</code> files that are shipped with the plugin.</li>
<li>Watch mode for development: <code>npm run start</code>.</li>
</ol>
</li>
</ul>
<p>PHP code is shipped uncompiled and is the same in the published ZIP and in the repository.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Per-option read tracking via dynamically registered <code>option_{$name}</code> filters, so every <code>get_option()</code> call is attributed to the real plugin or theme on the call stack.</li>
<li>Accessor inference (live tracker data <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> slug prefix <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> curated core list) with an active / inactive flag so you can filter down to options whose owner is no longer present.</li>
<li>Sortable options table with individual columns for accessor, autoload, size, and last-read timestamp — no opaque composite score.</li>
<li>Quarantine mode with automatic expiry (restore / delete / keep) and a manifest table that flags options that are still being accessed.</li>
<li><strong>No server-side backup</strong>: JSON exports are browser downloads (or explicit CLI <code>--output</code>), never written to disk on the server — so option_value content does not leak into <code>wp-content/</code> snapshots.</li>
<li>REST API under <code>/wp-json/orpharion/v1/*</code> (requires <code>manage_options</code>).</li>
<li>WP-CLI commands for scripted pipelines, including <code>--accessor-type</code> / <code>--inactive-only</code> filters on <code>list</code>, <code>export</code>, and <code>clean</code> (<code>clean</code> requires an explicit <code>--i-have-a-backup</code> acknowledgment).</li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This plugin is licensed under the GPL, version 2 or later.</p>


Orpharion

Track which plugin or theme accesses each wp_options row, then quarantine or clean orphans.

Rai Ansar

<p>The Enhanced Autoload Manager plugin allows you to easily manage the autoloaded data within your WordPress database. Autoloaded data can accumulate over time and slow down your website by loading unnecessary data on every page request. This plugin offers a simple, yet powerful interface to delete or disable specific autoload data, helping to improve the performance and speed of your site.</p>
<p>With the Enhanced Autoload Manager, you’ll get a clear overview of the top autoload entries and their sizes. The plugin provides a modern and aesthetic interface with actionable buttons that let you either delete or disable the autoload option right from the dashboard. For convenience and clarity, the data sizes are displayed in KBs and MBs.</p>
<p>Beyond managing individual entries, Enhanced Autoload Manager also displays the total size of all autoloaded data, giving you a better sense of your site’s autoload footprint.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>List autoloaded data entries sorted by size with configurable limit options</li>
<li>Search functionality to find specific autoload options</li>
<li>Pagination for easier navigation through large datasets</li>
<li>Export and import autoload settings for backup or site migration</li>
<li>Confirmation dialogs before deleting or disabling options</li>
<li>Refresh button to update autoload data without reloading the page</li>
<li>Display data size in a readable format (KB and MB)</li>
<li>One-click action buttons to delete or disable autoload options</li>
<li>Total autoloaded data size display on the plugin page</li>
<li>Option to view autoload entry contents via expand button</li>
<li>Filter options by core WordPress, WooCommerce, or Elementor</li>
<li>Mobile-responsive design for better usability on all devices</li>
<li>Simple, modern, and intuitive interface with no dependencies on external libraries</li>
</ul>
<h3>Source Code</h3>
<p>This plugin is open source and available on GitHub: https://github.com/RaiAnsar/enhanced-autoload-manager</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>Need custom WordPress plugins, WooCommerce sites, or server optimization? Contact <strong>Rai Ansar</strong> at hi@raiansar.com</p>
<p>Specializing in: Custom WordPress Plugins • React.js & Next.js Development • WooCommerce Solutions • Server Management & Optimization</p>


Enhanced Autoload Manager

Enhanced Autoload Manager - A sleek plugin to manage and optimize autoloaded data in your WordPress database, with a modern and intuitive interface.

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