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BlueSkies
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I didn't see this suggestion made before when I searched the forums, so I thought I'd post it.
It would be convenient to have uninstall instructions for each plugin available along with the install instructions.
I can generally figure out what to do by reviewing the install instructions and work backwards, but it might save some time to have the uninstall instructions explicitly listed.
I'm actually torn on deleting tables and options. I know we've removed plugins only to put them back in when folks complained. If I had run an uninstaller and deleted those tables and options, putting them back would not be fun.
Maybe an option cleaner to run through the databases?
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In most cases it is just delete the files you uploaded, but not always.
As an example, in some cases the install instructions call for you to add entries to db-config.php if you are using Multi-DB. I assume that these need to be removed?
I hadn't thought about deleting tables and options, but that might be a nice option to have for cleanup.
This isn't a big issue for me, since I rarely anticipate removing a plugin - just thought I'd add the suggestion.
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Lead Developer (joined May 2009) Likes (0)
In every case it's just "delete the files you uploaded".
Keeper of the Dark Chocolate (joined July 2007) Likes (0)
I think BlueSkies is asking for an uninstaller:
http://weblogtoolscollection.com/archives/2010/05/28/cleaning-up-a-wordpress-database-after-plugins-and-themes-are-uninstalled/
I'm actually torn on deleting tables and options. I know we've removed plugins only to put them back in when folks complained. If I had run an uninstaller and deleted those tables and options, putting them back would not be fun.
Maybe an option cleaner to run through the databases?
Member (joined October 2010) Likes (0)
In most cases it is just delete the files you uploaded, but not always.
As an example, in some cases the install instructions call for you to add entries to db-config.php if you are using Multi-DB. I assume that these need to be removed?
I hadn't thought about deleting tables and options, but that might be a nice option to have for cleanup.
This isn't a big issue for me, since I rarely anticipate removing a plugin - just thought I'd add the suggestion.
Thanks,
Scott
Lead Developer (joined May 2009) Likes (0)
db-config.php is part of the plugin, you just delete it. Actually nothing will go wrong if you don't.
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