Description
At a glance
Delete Duplicate Posts v5.2.1 is a free WordPress plugin with 10K+ active installs, 4.8/5 rating from 153 reviews, updated September 23, 2026, requires WordPress 4.7+ & PHP 7.4+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Delete Duplicate Posts helps you declutter your WordPress site by removing duplicate posts along with their metadata. Whether you choose to run the cleanup process manually or set it to operate automatically on a schedule, our plugin ensures a thorough cleanup, improving your website’s loading speed and overall performance.
Why Choose Delete Duplicate Posts?
- Comprehensive Cleanup: Not just posts or pages, but also any Custom Post Type you have enabled, along with all related metadata.
- Space Efficiency: By eliminating unnecessary duplicates, it frees up space, facilitating better website performance.
- Scalability: Designed for websites of all sizes, it efficiently manages and optimizes large-scale websites without causing timeouts.
Features
Find duplicates on posts, pages, and custom post types—then decide what stays.
Included free
- Review matches before anything is removed, with clear keep vs remove labels.
- Match by post title; choose whether to keep the oldest or newest post.
- Move duplicates to the WordPress trash by default (recoverable).
- Protect specific post IDs so they are never deleted.
- See date and author on each post in a duplicate pair.
- Run cleanup manually, or schedule scans that only report what would be removed—or delete on a schedule when you are ready.
- Optional status emails and a full activity log of what the plugin did.
Pro unlocks
- Find duplicates by identical post content, excerpt, or any custom field—not only titles.
- Include drafts, scheduled, private, and other post statuses in the scan.
- Delete permanently when trash is not enough.
- Preserve removed URLs with 301 redirects using built-in storage or the Redirection plugin. The Redirects tab lists only built-in redirects. When Redirection is selected, new redirects are created in its group and are not listed here.
Experience its Efficiency
Our plugin’s unique approach to handling large datasets ensures that your website remains operational and improves progressively. By removing a few posts at a time, the plugin prevents site timeouts and enhances your website’s performance seamlessly.
For a cleaner, smoother, and more efficient WordPress site, Delete Duplicate Posts is the solution you need.
Learn more about the plugin and its features.
Eliminate duplicate posts, pages, and custom post types with Delete Duplicate Posts. Review matches, keep the version you want, and clean up manually or on a schedule—with trash-first defaults so mistakes are recoverable.
How can I report security bugs?
You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
What is Delete Duplicate Posts?
Delete Duplicate Posts is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 5.2.1. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Delete Duplicate Posts free to download?
Yes — Delete Duplicate Posts 5.2.1 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.8 out of 5 based on 153 reviews.
How do I install Delete Duplicate Posts 5.2.1?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Delete Duplicate Posts?
Delete Duplicate Posts 5.2.1 requires WordPress 4.7 or higher and PHP 7.4 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Delete Duplicate Posts last updated?
Version 5.2.1 was last updated on September 23, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Delete Duplicate Posts download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Technical details
| Version | 5.2.1 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 23, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.8/5 (153 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 or higher |
| Author | Lars Koudal |
| Tags | cleanup, delete-duplicate-posts, duplicates, optimization, performance |
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