Delete all plugin data on uninstall

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    (@pierpaolo1990)


    1 month, 1 week ago

    Hello,

    I’ve been testing the WB Custom Product Tabs for WooCommerce plugin and noticed that, after uninstalling it, the data created by the plugin appears to remain in the database.

    From inspecting the plugin files, it seems that:

    • data is stored in wp_options
    • product meta is added for custom tabs
    • a custom post type is used for global tabs, along with related metadata
    • the uninstall.php file does not perform any actual cleanup

    I would like to suggest adding a proper data removal feature, for example:

    Recommended option

    • a setting like:
      “Delete all plugin data on uninstall”

    This would allow users to choose whether to:

    • keep the data for future reinstallation
    • or completely remove it to keep the database clean

    I believe this would be a valuable improvement, especially for users who care about database maintenance and performance.

    Thank you for your work on this plugin, and I hope you will consider this enhancement.

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  • Plugin Author Web Builder 143

    (@webbuilder143)

    1 month, 1 week ago

    Hi @pierpaolo1990
    Thank you for taking the time to thoroughly test the plugin and for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful analysis.

    At present, we intentionally retain plugin data after uninstall. This is to prevent accidental data loss in cases where the plugin is removed temporarily, for example, during debugging or by mistake. Preserving the data ensures that users do not lose their settings and configurations when they reinstall the plugin.

    That said, your suggestion to introduce a setting such as “Delete all plugin data on uninstall” is very reasonable and aligns well with best practices. Providing users with the flexibility to either retain data for future use or completely remove it for database cleanliness is indeed valuable, especially for those managing performance-sensitive environments.

    We will review this enhancement request internally and consider adding it in a future update. Feedback like yours helps us improve the plugin in meaningful ways, so it is genuinely appreciated.

    If you have any additional suggestions or notice anything else, please feel free to share.

    Thank you again for your support.

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