To bulk delete WordPress comments from your website, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Login to your WordPress admin panel: Visit the login page of your WordPress website (e.g., https://yourwebsite.com/wp-admin) and enter your username and password to access the admin panel.
Step 2: Navigate to the Comments section: Once logged in, look for the “Comments” option on the left-hand side menu. Click on it to go to the comments management page.
Step 3: Filter the comments: By default, you’ll see a list of all the comments on your website. If you want to delete comments in bulk, you may need to filter the comments based on certain criteria. For example, you might want to delete all comments from a specific author, comments older than a certain date, or comments with specific keywords. Use the available filtering options to refine the comments list.
Step 4: Select comments for deletion: Once you have applied the desired filters, you can start selecting the comments you want to delete. Typically, there will be checkboxes next to each comment. Tick the checkboxes for the comments you wish to remove.
Step 5: Choose the bulk action: After selecting the comments, locate the bulk action dropdown menu. It is usually positioned above or below the comments list. Click on the dropdown menu and select the “Move to Trash” or “Delete” option, depending on your WordPress version.
Step 6: Apply the bulk action: Once you have chosen the appropriate bulk action, click the “Apply” button next to the dropdown menu. WordPress will process your request and delete the selected comments. Depending on the number of comments and server resources, the process may take some time.
Step 7: Empty the Trash (optional): After deleting the comments, they are moved to the “Trash” folder in case you want to recover them later. If you are certain that you want to permanently delete the comments, you can navigate to the “Trash” section (usually available in the left-hand side menu under “Comments”) and choose the “Empty Trash” option to remove them permanently.
It’s important to exercise caution while deleting comments, as this action cannot be undone. Ensure that you carefully review the comments before deleting them, especially if you’re deleting large numbers of comments at once.
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