{"id":8871,"date":"2023-03-13T23:27:44","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=8871"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:27:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:27:44","slug":"unveiled-the-ultimate-wordpress-hack-to-instantly-delete-revisions-and-boost-your-sites-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiled-the-ultimate-wordpress-hack-to-instantly-delete-revisions-and-boost-your-sites-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unveiled: The Ultimate WordPress Hack to Instantly Delete Revisions and Boost Your Site&#8217;s Speed!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6766b3e86ad2d\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6766b3e86ad2d\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiled-the-ultimate-wordpress-hack-to-instantly-delete-revisions-and-boost-your-sites-speed\/#Perplexing_Ways_to_Remove_Revisions_in_WordPress\" title=\"Perplexing Ways to Remove Revisions in WordPress\">Perplexing Ways to Remove Revisions in WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiled-the-ultimate-wordpress-hack-to-instantly-delete-revisions-and-boost-your-sites-speed\/#1_Disable_Revisions_in_WordPress\" title=\"1. Disable Revisions in WordPress\">1. Disable Revisions in WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiled-the-ultimate-wordpress-hack-to-instantly-delete-revisions-and-boost-your-sites-speed\/#2_Use_WordPress_Plugins_to_Remove_Revisions\" title=\"2. Use WordPress Plugins to Remove Revisions\">2. Use WordPress Plugins to Remove Revisions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiled-the-ultimate-wordpress-hack-to-instantly-delete-revisions-and-boost-your-sites-speed\/#3_Use_SQL_Commands_to_Remove_Revisions\" title=\"3. Use SQL Commands to Remove Revisions\">3. Use SQL Commands to Remove Revisions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiled-the-ultimate-wordpress-hack-to-instantly-delete-revisions-and-boost-your-sites-speed\/#4_Manually_Remove_Revisions\" title=\"4. Manually Remove Revisions\">4. Manually Remove Revisions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiled-the-ultimate-wordpress-hack-to-instantly-delete-revisions-and-boost-your-sites-speed\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perplexing_Ways_to_Remove_Revisions_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Perplexing Ways to Remove Revisions in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a blogger, business owner or professional who uses WordPress, you are in good company. WordPress is a widely used content management system that offers a repertoire of versatile features with an easy-to-use interface. This has made it the trusted choice for publishing and maintaining websites of all sizes across the globe. One such feature is the even more perplexing Revision feature, which allows you to take a trip down memory lane and restore your posts and pages if something goes arwy from what you intended. <\/p>\n<p>However, over time, the Revision feature can accumulate a large number of revisions, causing your website to slow down to the point where you start to question the meaning of life. In this article, we will guide you through the complex process of removing revisions in WordPress. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Disable_Revisions_in_WordPress\"><\/span>1. Disable Revisions in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The simplest but not the most exciting way to remove revisions in WordPress is to disable them entirely. This requires making changes to your website\u2019s wp-config.php file &#8211; this in itself can be quite the perplexing endeavor. <\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Log in to your WordPress dashboard &#8211; get ready for the ride of your life<\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Click on Appearance on the left-hand menu and then click on Editor. <\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Locate the file wp-config.php in the right-hand menu and click on it. Congratulations, you&#8217;re doing great! <\/p>\n<p>Step 4: Add the following code to the file: `<code>define( \u2018WP_POST_REVISIONS\u2019, false );<\/code>`. This code disables all revisions at the WordPress level. However, keep in mind that this modification can have far-reaching consequences. For instance, you will no longer be able to revert to previous versions of your content in case of a mistake. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_WordPress_Plugins_to_Remove_Revisions\"><\/span>2. Use WordPress Plugins to Remove Revisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next option may break through your perplexity and create a sudden burst of excitement. WordPress Plugins are a great way to simplify the process of removing revisions. One of the most popular plugins for this purpose is WP-Optimize. It is a versatile plugin that optimizes your database and cleans up unwanted data, including revisions, spam comments, and trash items. <\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Install and activate WP-Optimize &#8211; now we&#8217;re talking! <\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Click on WP-Optimize in the left-hand menu of the Dashboard &#8211; don&#8217;t worry, the excitement doesn&#8217;t end here. <\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Click on the Database tab. <\/p>\n<p>Step 4: Scroll down to the \u2018Tables to Clean\u2019 section &#8211; we&#8217;re in deep now. <\/p>\n<p>Step 5: Check the box next to \u2018Revisions\u2019 &#8211; this is taking us places. <\/p>\n<p>Step 6: Click on \u2018Run Optimization.\u2019 Yay! Our adrenaline pumps as WP-Optimize will remove all revisions in your WordPress database, leaving only the most recent version of your content. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_SQL_Commands_to_Remove_Revisions\"><\/span>3. Use SQL Commands to Remove Revisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a true thrill-seeker, this option may be just for you. If you\u2019re comfortable with using SQL commands, you can remove revisions quickly and efficiently. Follow these steps (at your own risk):<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Access your website\u2019s cPanel or your hosting provider\u2019s control panel.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Locate and click on the phpMyAdmin link. <\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Select the database for your WordPress website. <\/p>\n<p>Step 4: Locate the SQL tab and click on it. <\/p>\n<p>Step 5: Run the following SQL command to delete all post revisions: `<code>DELETE FROM wp_posts WHERE post_type = \"revision\";<\/code>`.<\/p>\n<p>Step 6: Press the Execute button to execute the command. <\/p>\n<p>Once the command finishes, all revisions will be removed from your WordPress database &#8211; this is what we came for!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Manually_Remove_Revisions\"><\/span>4. Manually Remove Revisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not feeling particularly perplexed, and just want to remove revisions the old-fashioned way, this might be for you. To remove revisions manually, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Navigate to the All Posts or All Pages section &#8211; this is getting too easy. <\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Select the post or page you want to edit.<\/p>\n<p>Step 4: Click on the \u2018Revisions\u2019 link. <\/p>\n<p>Step 5: Select the revisions you want to remove. <\/p>\n<p>Step 6: Click on the \u2018Delete\u2019 button to remove them. <\/p>\n<p>This method can be time-consuming and not efficient, especially if you have a large number of revisions stored in your database. But hey, if you&#8217;re a stickler for tradition and don&#8217;t mind taking the long way around, go for it!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Removing revisions in WordPress can help you optimize your database and speed up your website. There are several perplexing options available, including disabling revisions entirely, leveraging WordPress plugins to automate the process, using SQL commands to remove revisions, and manually removing revisions using WordPress workflows.<\/p>\n<p>Choose the option that best suits your needs based on the size of your website, the technical skills you possess, and the degree of control you need over your revisions. By following these wildly varied guidelines, you can optimize your WordPress database and ensure that your website runs smoothly and efficiently. Good luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perplexing Ways to Remove Revisions in WordPress If you&#8217;re a blogger, business owner or professional who uses WordPress, you are in good company. 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