Cleanup Duplicate Meta
Cleanup Duplicate Meta gives you a tool to check for and delete duplicate Post and/or User Meta entries in the database tables.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 11
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 9 May 2015
- Added
- May 2015
- Requires WP
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- WP 4.2.39
- Downloads
- 9,915
Our analysis
AI-assistedCleanup Duplicate Meta is a WordPress plugin designed to help you manage duplicate entries in your database. It allows you to check for duplicates in the Post Meta or User Meta tables, count them, and remove them if desired. You can choose to keep either the first or last entry while deleting the others.
This plugin is suitable for users who want to maintain a clean database by eliminating unnecessary duplicate meta entries. Its straightforward interface makes it accessible for those with basic technical skills.
Best for: This plugin suits WordPress users looking to clean up their database by removing duplicate meta entries.
What it does well
- ✓Checks for duplicates in Post Meta and User Meta tables
- ✓Counts total duplicates found in the database
- ✓Deletes duplicates while keeping either the first or last entry
- ✓User-friendly interface
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in May 2015, may not be compatible with newer WordPress versions
- •Limited functionality focused only on duplicate meta
Verdict
Cleanup Duplicate Meta offers a specific solution for managing duplicate entries in WordPress databases. However, its age and limited functionality may be a concern for some users.
From the developer
Tonya Mork's own description of Cleanup Duplicate Meta, lightly tidied.
There are times when your database gets filled up with duplicate entries that you may not want. Cleanup Duplicate Meta allows you to check for any duplicates in either the Post Meta or User Meta tables. Then if you want to get rid of them, simply click on the Cleanup button and Cleanup Duplicate Meta deletes the duplicates leaving either the first or last meta (you select which).
The interface is simple and easy to use:
- ‘Check for Duplicates’ queries the database and then displays all the duplicates found.
- ‘Count Duplicates’ counts all the duplicates found in the database (i.e. a total count).
- The ‘Cleanup’ buttons trigger a SQL query to run, which deletes each of the duplicate entries, leaving either the first or last one (per your selection) in the database. All non-duplicates remain untouched by the plugin.
See the screenshots tab for more details.