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WP Revisions Manager

By P Roy

Site Administration & Utilities / Site Migration & Cloning

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WP Revisions Manager Review - In-Depth Analysis

WP Revisions Manager helps you manage and delete post revisions in WordPress. It allows for bulk actions and limits the number of stored revisions.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.66/10

User Rating

3.7/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WP Revisions Manager is a plugin designed to keep your WordPress database clean by removing unnecessary post revisions. It enables you to delete specific revisions safely using WordPress core functions.

The plugin integrates seamlessly into the WordPress back-end, adding a discreet link next to the default revisions counter. By clicking this link, you can purge the appropriate post revisions via AJAX. Additionally, it offers a bulk action option in the post/page row view, allowing you to purge revisions for multiple posts at once.

Please note that this plugin works only for post types that support revisions.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Revisions Manager offers basic revision management features but faces competition from several other plugins with similar functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward interface
Effectively deletes unwanted revisions
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight and easy to use

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives
No pro version with extended capabilities
Reports of unexpected deletion of revisions
Limited user support and documentation

User Sentiment Analysis

With a mixed rating of 3.7 out of 5 from a small number of reviews, users appreciate its core functionality but express concerns about reliability.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly" - demo2live
"Hace lo que dice, te permite borrar las revisiones que no quieras guardar." - RicPlan

Common complaints

Removed all revisions without user request, causing data loss

Weaknesses

Unintended deletion of revisions
Limited feedback and support channels
No updates indicating feature improvements

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a simple, no-frills plugin to manage and delete WordPress revisions without advanced features.

Not ideal for

Users who require more control over revision management or need robust safeguards against accidental data loss.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows users to delete unwanted revisions and manage revision storage effectively.

Final Verdict

WP Revisions Manager is a lightweight and straightforward plugin that fulfills its basic purpose of managing and deleting revisions. It has no known security vulnerabilities and is easy to use, making it suitable for users with simple needs.

However, the risk of unintended deletion and lack of advanced features or a pro version may limit its appeal. Users seeking more control or reliability might consider exploring alternative plugins with stronger safeguards and additional functionalities.