Shortcode Cleaner

Shortcode Cleaner is a WordPress utility plugin that removes unused and broken shortcodes from your site's content. This plugin helps maintain clean, valid HTML by identifying and eliminating shortcode remnants that may be left behind when plugins are deactivated or removed, preventing display issues and improving site performance.

Key Features

• Shortcode Detection - Scans your WordPress database to identify all shortcodes present in posts, pages, and custom content types
• Broken Shortcode Identification - Detects shortcodes from deactivated or removed plugins that no longer function
• Bulk Removal - Remove multiple broken shortcodes at once across your entire site
• Safe Cleaning - Provides backup and preview options before removing shortcodes to prevent accidental data loss
• Database Optimization - Cleans up database entries related to unused shortcodes
• Content Preservation - Option to keep shortcode content while removing the shortcode tags themselves
• Detailed Reporting - Shows comprehensive reports of which shortcodes exist and their usage across your site
• Selective Cleaning - Choose specific shortcodes to remove rather than removing all at once
• Post Type Filtering - Target specific post types when searching for and removing shortcodes
• Search and Replace - Find specific shortcode patterns and replace or remove them systematically

Best For

Shortcode Cleaner is ideal for site administrators who regularly manage plugins, perform site maintenance, or inherit WordPress sites with legacy shortcodes. It's particularly useful when deactivating plugins that leave behind shortcode remnants, cleaning up sites after plugin removal, or preparing content for migration to new plugins or themes that use different shortcode systems.