Siternet

Siternet Post Deleter is a safe and controlled tool for bulk deleting WordPress posts in batches.
Instead of deleting all posts at once, the plugin allows administrators to remove posts step-by-step using a configurable batch size. This reduces the risk of server overload and accidental data loss.
Key features:
<ul>
<li>Batch-based deletion (adjustable size)</li>
<li>Optional category filtering</li>
<li>Permanent deletion (no trash)</li>
<li>Safe media cleanup</li>
<li>Featured image protection logic</li>
<li>Admin-only access with capability checks</li>
<li>Nonce-protected destructive actions</li>
</ul>
When deleting posts, the plugin also removes associated media. However, it includes a safety mechanism that prevents deletion of images still used as featured images in other posts.
This makes it suitable for content cleanup, migrations, and maintenance tasks.

Siternet Post Deleter

Short Description: Safely delete WordPress posts in batches with smart media cleanup and featured image protection.

Freemius

WPMagic

Automatically delete old or outdated WordPress posts safely — keep your site clean, fast, and relevant. 
This plugin lets you automatically remove outdated content from your WordPress site with ease. 
Schedule deletions, filter by category, tag, post type, or status, and optionally redirect deleted posts to relevant pages to preserve SEO. 
Perfect for bloggers, news sites, e-commerce stores, and anyone who wants a clean, optimized site without manual cleanup.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>🕒 Automatic Deletion – Schedule post deletions automatically — no manual work needed. </li>
<li>🗂️ Flexible Filtering – Choose which posts to delete based on date, category, tag, post type, authors, or status.</li>
<li>🚫 Exclude Important Posts – Protect specific posts from deletion. </li>
<li>🔁 SEO-Friendly Redirects – Automatically redirect deleted posts to their closest match or a custom URL (optional). </li>
<li>💾 Safe & Controlled – Logs last deletion for easy review, so you always know what happened.</li>
<li>🧰 Supports Custom Post Types – Works with any posts type.</li>
<li>🔄 “Set It and Forget It” Automation – Once configured, it keeps your site clean automatically. </li>
<li>💡 Lightweight & Fast – No bloat, minimal database load, and compatible with all major themes and plugins. </li>
<li>❌ Delete the post permanently (PRO version).</li>
<li>❌ Delete post attachments 📎 🏞️ when the post is deleted (PRO version).</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why You Might Need This Plugin</h3>
Keeping your WordPress site clean and relevant is important — but deleting old content manually takes time. 
This plugin helps you automatically remove outdated posts, drafts, or custom content types on a schedule, based on your rules.
You might need this plugin if:
<ul>
<li>📰 You run a blog with time-sensitive posts (e.g., events, announcements, deals) that should disappear after a certain date. </li>
<li>🏪 You manage a WooCommerce store and want to automatically remove expired or seasonal products. </li>
<li>🎓 You run a membership, e-learning, or event site with temporary content that should be cleaned up regularly. </li>
<li>🗞️ You operate a news or magazine site and want to auto-delete posts older than 30, 60, or 90 days to keep your archive light. </li>
<li>⚙️ You’re a developer or site maintainer managing multiple WordPress installations and need a reliable cleanup automation tool. </li>
<li>🧠 You care about SEO and performance, and want to remove outdated or low-value content safely — optionally redirecting deleted posts to newer ones. </li>
<li>✅ You simply want a “set it and forget it” way to keep your WordPress dashboard clean and your site running fast.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Supported languages:</h3>
<ul>
<li>English</li>
<li>Deutsch</li>
<li>Nederlands</li>
<li>Français</li>
<li>Italiana</li>
<li>Norwegian</li>
<li>Hindi</li>
<li>Bengali</li>
</ul>
If you want, you can help <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/delete-old-posts-programmatically/" rel="nofollow ugc">translate</a> the “Auto Post Cleaner” plugin into another language. Many thanks! 
Please note that there are no guarantees that translations from the original English are accurate.

Auto Post Cleaner

Cannot delete pages (only posts).

Keep your website clean by automatically deleting posts using a wide range of powerful filters.

Siternet Post Deleter vs Auto Post Cleaner