Database Cleanup and Optimization for WordPress

Database growth affects performance, backups, migrations, and troubleshooting. Cleanup should be deliberate rather than aggressive.

Common Cleanup Targets

• Expired transients and stale plugin data.
• Old revisions when retention has become excessive.
• Unused plugin tables left behind after removal.
• Log-heavy tables that grow without review.

Important Caution

Never remove data blindly from a live site. Understand what the table or record type is used for first, and capture a backup before cleanup operations.