mass delete categories wordpress

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    How can I mass delete categories in wordpress? I heard you can do it in phpadmin but I don't know how to safetly delete in there
     
    Ruriko, Jan 3, 2008 IP
  2. mizaks

    mizaks Well-Known Member

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    I don't think there is a mass delete option in WordPress admin panel. I wouldn't recommend mass deleting them in phpadmin either, because posts associated with a deleted category will be in limbo. WordPress asks for a new category to associate a deleted categories posts to. But if you wanted to delete them in phpMyAdmin, you would:

    open blog database -> categories table -> browse -> click 'check all' -> uncheck one so you have default category -> click the red 'X'.
     
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  3. Frankitude

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    Do not use PHPmyadmin for this, you'll brake your blog DB. I hope, I am not too late.
     
    Frankitude, Jan 3, 2008 IP