Delete Duplicate Posts Pro WordPress Plugin
by c.bavota | Posted in Downloads | 98 comments
I just updated this plugin for WordPress 3.0. I also simplified the manual cron process. If you have any questions post them in the support forum.
What exactly does this plugin do?
Let’s say, hypothetically, you have a website that gathers news from RSS feeds with some sort of parser. Sometimes, for whatever reason, you might get multiple versions of the same post. Delete Duplicate Posts Pro WordPress plugin to the rescue.
This plugin offers the ability to manually list all dupes and then delete them. Or you can activate a daily WordPress cron to make it happen automatically. Advanced users even have the ability to setup their own cron, for more control.
This plugin can really help you out if you are using auto-blogging plugins like Wp-O-Matic, FeedWordPress and Autoblogged.
A single site license costs only $19.77 for lifetime use. All updates are yours for free.
Delete Duplicate Posts Pro is designed for WordPress 3.0. It has been tested on older versions and does work but many extra features, like the Dashboard widget, might not function properly.
Click the “Buy” button below to purchase a single site license. Be sure to click back after completing the purchase to download the plugin and get your activation code.
NOTE: You don’t need a PayPal account to make a purchase. Just look near the bottom left after you click the “Buy” button for the “Don’t Have a PayPal account” link. You will not need to create an account, you will just need to enter your CC info.
No refunds available.
Changelog
12/16/2010 v1.0.2- Fixed cron job path
- Updated for WordPress 3.0
- Simplified manual cron
- Cleaned up code
- Removed ddp-cron.php file
Does this work correctly with WP 2.9.1? I am using a custom feed import plugin and when I import the feed it imports new AND old posts, so I end up with multiple copies of the same post but with different permalinks. I just haven’t seen any explicit comments here as to whether or not it works with the latest version of WP. Thanks.
I haven’t had any issues with 2.9.1. All my tests work perfectly.
Is there a code to prevent the duplicate post from occurring in the first place? WP 2.5.1
The problem is the fact that most autofeeders don’t do it right in the first place. Hence all the duplicate posts and the need to be able to delete them.
Is this working on WP 2.9.x , too?
Yup. No issues with 2.9.x.
Hi,
this pluging sounds perfect to complement a new auto blogging system that I will be promoting to my list. But… my list is made up largely of novice users. Without being disparaging, (we all have to start somewhere) how easy is this to set-up for newbies? Is there a step by step set-up guide?
Thanks, Dave…
The plugin is pretty straightforward to use. Once it is installed you can push one button to search for dupes and then one button to delete them. You can also turn on the daily WordPress cron so it automates itself.
what about posts that have the same titles but different content? i get that a lot with getty images: same titles but different pics in each post. if i ran your plugin it would delete valid posts!
It would delete your “valid” posts if they have the same title. Attempting to match content is possible but content contains too many variables that would end up causing a lot of dupes to get by.
“This plugin can really help you out if you are using auto-blogging plugins like Wp-O-Matic, FeedWordPress and Autoblogged. ”
Can it delete duplicate posts from these other plugins AUTOMATICALLY?
This plugin will delete any duplicate posts that have the same title. No matter how they have been created.
But when will it allow us to delete the older duplicates rather than the new ones?? You have avoided answering this from the posts above. Don’t you know how to do this or have no intentions of doing such???
I have been working on a solution, but I haven’t really reached the point where I am comfortable to offer that option.
I do like the sound of this plugin, and also the customer care aspect that you seem to offer. One of the guys was talking about promoting it too his list. But is there an affiliate program associated with the plugin?
Regards
Pete
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Hey nice plugin. Is there a trial version that is available?
I do not have a trial version available. Sorry.
Very useful plugin! I’ll surely try this one.
Quote: Can it delete duplicate posts from these other plugins AUTOMATICALLY?
I don’t think you adequately answered this question. For instance, I find that WPOM will fetch about 50 copies of an article automatically, when only one is required. However, can your plugin automatically delete the extra copies, especially if they are still in draft. Who wants to publish 50 copies of an article? I first hold them in draft until I’m sure the fetch was correct. If duplicates were automatically retrieved it would be easier to allow immediate publication.
Also, an earlier comment mentioned that
Also, an earlier post mentioned “the plugin is calling a file that is not in the plugins folder, wp-config.php”. Does this mean one part of the plugin needs to be in the root file of the blog?
The plugin will not delete duplicate posts immediately, meaning that as new dupes come in, it will not automatically detect them. If you use the daily cron it will activate everyday and delete the dupes. If you create your own cron you can get it to activate more often.
The plugin doestn’t call wp-config at all. WordPress does that automatically in order to access the database. All the plugin does is use the $wpdb function.
Does it work with draft or only with online post ?
Nice plugin! It takes lot of time to manually check similar posts and then delete them. This plugin will definitely save time. It’ll be good if there is a 1 week trial version so that we can get an overview of it before actually buying it.
Just curious how you think your plugin complies with the WordPress GPL license and if you’ve actually read the license.
I have this problem. I use wprobot plugin to feed articles from articlesbase. Using this wprobot I can append some text to the title to make it a bit unique.
So, for eg “How To Lose Weight” (original title) becomes “How To Lose Weight – Weight Loss”. After sometime, I find that I have few duplicates. The contents are the same except the titles.
For more eg “How To Lose Weight – Dam Fast” etc.
I would like to suggest you give user options whether to delete the post based on the TITLE or THE FIRST SENTENCE”.
In my case I would like to delete the post based on the first sentence of the post. I know it would be impossible to check the whole content. But deleting the post based on the first sentence would be fine.
Maybe the plugin has the following options based on the above discussion:
Delete Options:
1) Based on Title
(x) Old posts (x) New Posts <– User choose one of the options
OR
2) Based on First Sentence
(x) Old Posts (x) New Posts
Just my 2 cents
Can this plugin also delete duplicate pages?
Not really. It only searched for duplicate posts.
compatible with wp 3.”’?
Looks great, would like to buy if still supported!
Still works with 3.0.
Is this Plugin working on WP 2.9.x too?
Yup. It also works on 3.0 but I am working on an update.
It does not seem to be working with the latest WP 3, will there be a update soon ?
Does not seem like there is any support for this plugin anymore. Does anybody know of an alternative
I still support the plugin. What do you need to know?
Hey man. Your plugin is nice but another plugin called “eDel Post Copies” does the same job for FREEEE!
Guess you can’t stop a good idea from being copied.
Hello, I use free version, and I got an error when I use it. The duplicates can’t shown. Should I upgrade to pro? What’s different between free and pro? Thanks. ~Fendi~
I am not associated with the free plugins. They were created by other people after I had released this plugin.
Will you offer a licence for multiple site use? I have over 30 sites that could use a plugin like this, but I wouldn’t pay $20 for each one.
Purchase the unlimited license to use it on multiple sites.
Can I upgrade to Multi site if i purchase the single license now?
Yup.
Just bought a copy, worked like a charm. Thanks for the great plugin.