A professional tag remover WordPress plugin for Woo
What It Do Nephew
I got a little overzealous with a clients tags and ended up with about 16k unique tags for only 3500 products. The wp_termmeta file was humongous. Bad move Foxco. So I wanted to delete all of these tags and went to phpMyAdmin but then I thought this might be an issue others have experienced and why not create a simple plugin for it. So here’s the plugin:
Foxco Product Tags Remover is a simple, safe tool that helps you clean up your WooCommerce store by removing all product tags in just a few clicks. If you’ve accumulated hundreds of unused tags or want to start fresh with your product organization, this plugin makes it easy.
Key Features
- One-Click Removal – Delete all product tags at once
- Complete Cleanup – Removes tags from products AND the database
- Safety First – Multiple confirmation steps prevent accidents
- No Configuration – Install, activate, and use immediately
- Clean Interface – Beautiful, easy-to-use admin page
- Database Optimization – Cleans up orphaned relationships automatically
How It Works: Simple 3-Step Process
- Install & Activate
Upload the plugin to your WordPress site and activate it like any other plugin. - Navigate to the Tool
Go to WooCommerce → Remove Product Tags in your WordPress admin panel. - Confirm & Delete
Check the confirmation box and click the delete button. All product tags will be removed instantly.
What Gets Deleted?
When you use this plugin, it will:
- Remove all tag associations from your WooCommerce products
- Delete all product tag terms from your database
- Clean up related metadata and orphaned database entries
- Leave your products intact (only the tags are removed)
Important: Your products, categories, attributes, and all other data remain untouched. Only product tags are affected.
Before Using
Important Safety Steps
- Backup Your Database
Always create a complete database backup before using this plugin. The deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. - Verify You Don’t Need Tags
Make sure you’re ready to remove all tags. If you only want to remove specific tags, this plugin is not the right tool. - Test on Staging First
If possible, try the plugin on a staging or development site before using it on your live store.
Who Should Use This Plugin?
This plugin is perfect for:
- Store owners with too many unused or duplicate tags
- Businesses reorganizing their product taxonomy
- Developers cleaning up after imports or migrations
- Anyone wanting to start fresh with their product tags
Technical Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- WooCommerce 3.0 or higher
- PHP 7.0 or higher
- Administrator or WooCommerce Manager permissions
Support
Need help? Have questions? foxco@foxco.net
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I undo the deletion?
A: No, the deletion is permanent. This is why we strongly recommend backing up your database first.
Q: Will this affect my products?
A: Your products remain completely intact. Only the tag associations are removed.
Q: Can I select which tags to delete?
A: No, this plugin removes ALL product tags. If you need selective deletion, use WordPress’s built-in tag management.
Q: Is it safe to use?
A: Yes, when used properly. The plugin includes multiple safety checks and warnings. Just make sure to backup first.
Q: Will it slow down my site?
A: The plugin only runs when you actively use it. It has no impact on your site’s performance otherwise.
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