Plugin info

Total downloads: 599
Active installs: 20
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 8/29/2025 (124 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 6/14/2024 (1 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.2

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 124 days ago

50/100

Is Delete Inactive Themes and Extensions abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 124 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.2

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Description

This plugin allows administrators to delete selected inactive themes and plugins. It provides a user-friendly interface where you can select which themes and plugins to delete, including a “Select All” option.

Usage

  1. Go to the WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Click on Delete Inactive Items in the admin menu.
  3. You will see a list of all themes and plugins with checkboxes.
  4. Select the themes and plugins you want to delete. Active themes and plugins are indicated and cannot be deleted.
  5. Use the “Select All Themes” and “Select All Plugins” checkboxes to select all deletable themes and plugins.
  6. Click the “Delete Selected Items” button to delete the selected themes and plugins.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.

Installation

  1. Search plugin for “Delete inactive themes and extensions” and install or Upload the delete-inactive-themes-and-extensions folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to Delete Inactive Items under the admin menu to use the plugin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I delete active themes or plugins with this plugin?

No, the plugin only allows you to delete inactive themes and plugins. Active items are indicated and cannot be selected for deletion.

Will this plugin affect my active theme or plugins?

No, the plugin is designed to protect your active theme and plugins from being deleted.

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Screenshots

  1. Admin interface showing themes and plugins with checkboxes.

    Admin interface showing themes and plugins with checkboxes.

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release.