Easily clean up old submissions and uploaded files generated by WS Form Pro – automatically, safely, and efficiently.
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✅ Automatic Cleanup via Daily Cron Job Automatically deletes old WS Form Pro submissions and their associated uploaded files based on your configured retention period.
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🧪 Dry Run Mode Simulate the cleanup process without actually deleting anything – perfect for testing and configuration.
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📄 Log File Output Keep track of cleanup activity with optional logging to a file.
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🗂️ Empty Directory Removal Deletes any empty folders in the WordPress
uploadsdirectory created by WS Form Pro.
This plugin permanently deletes data. Deleted submissions and files cannot be recovered. Use with caution and always back up your site.
- WordPress Version: 6.8.1 or later
- WS Form Pro Version: 1.10.51 or later
- Install and activate the plugin like any other WordPress plugin.
- Configure the retention period via the plugin settings (if available).
- Enable dry-run mode to test your settings.
- Review the log file for details on what would be deleted.
- Disable dry-run mode to start the actual cleanup.
The cleanup runs once daily using WordPress’s cron system. The Cleanup can be run manually as well.
If your WS Form Pro forms generate a high volume of submissions and uploads, your server can quickly fill with unnecessary data. This plugin helps you:
- Keep your site lean and performant.
- Save storage space by removing outdated files.
- Maintain a clean
uploadsfolder structure. - Remove personal data from your website.
- Upload the plugin to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory or upload it directly in WordPress. - Activate it through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Done!