Maybe Perma Delete

Maybe Perma Delete

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It can be quite annoying when you want to delete a post but it only has a Trash link. You then need to go into the trash to delete it for real. This plugin allows you to delete a post permanently by turning the trash links into a permanent delete link when you hold down the Esc key on your keyboard.

Maybe Perma Delete adds a convenient way to permanently delete content directly from the admin without the risk of pressing it accidentally:

  • Esc-hover in post tables: Hold the Esc key while hovering over the Trash action in post, page, or custom post type lists. The link will change to Delete permanently for that specific row.
  • Esc-hover on the post edit screen: On the single post edit screen, hold Esc while hovering over the Move to Trash link to turn it into Delete permanently.
  • Bulk actions: The bulk actions dropdowns always include a Delete permanently option alongside the default Trash action.

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Plugin code:
maybe-perma-delete
Plugin version:
1.0.0
Outdated:
No
WP version:
6.0 or higher
PHP version:
7.4 or higher
Test up to WP version:
6.9.4
Total installations:
0
Last updated:
2026-05-15
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