Title: Fix Duplicates Author: Stephen Cronin Published: Mas 5, 2014 Last modified: Jen 29, 2017 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/fix-duplicates/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=894277) This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://ps.w.org/fix-duplicates/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=1687644) # Fix Duplicates By [Stephen Cronin](https://profiles.wordpress.org/stephencronin/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/fix-duplicates.1.0.4.zip) * [Details](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/fix-duplicates/#description) * [Reviews](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/fix-duplicates/#reviews) * [Installation](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/fix-duplicates/#installation) * [Development](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/fix-duplicates/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fix-duplicates/) ## Description Do you run a site with user submitted content? Do users submit the same post again and again? Use the [Fix Duplicates plugin](http://scratch99.com/products/fix-duplicates/) to find and delete duplicate posts. There is also a paid [Redirection extension](http://scratch99.com/products/fix-duplicates/redirection/) that preserves the link equity of removed duplicates by 301 redirecting them to the kept item. #### Warning The purpose of this plugin is to delete duplicates. Extensive testing has been carried out, but you should make sure you have a backup of your database, just in case. #### Extensions We currently offer the following premium extensions: * [Redirection](http://scratch99.com/products/fix-duplicates/redirection/): Gives you the ability to 301 redirect any duplicates being deleted, to the one being kept. This helps preserve your link equity, so that PageRank is passed to a single post rather than just being lost. Or to put it simply: Helps with SEO! #### Compatibility * This plugin requires WordPress 3.5 or above. * I am not currently aware of any compatibility issues with any other WordPress plugins. #### Support The free version of this plugin is officially not supported, but if you leave a comment on the plugin’s support forum, I’ll try to help if I can. A much higher level of support is available for customers who purchase one of the premium extensions. #### Disclaimer This plugin is released under the [GPL licence](http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html). I do not accept any responsibility for any damages or losses, direct or indirect, that may arise from using the plugin or these instructions. This software is provided as is, with absolutely no warranty. Please refer to the full version of the GPL license for more information. ## Screenshots * [[ * The main screen where duplicate entries are managed. * [[ * The main screen where duplicate entries are managed. * [[ * The premium Redirection extension allows for items being trashed (via the main screen) to be redirected to the item being kept. * [[ * Success! Items have been trashed and redirected as requested through the premium Redirection extension on the main screen. * [[ * The redirection management screen, which is part of the premium Redirection extension. ## Installation 1. Download the plugin file and unzip it. 2. Upload the `fix-duplicates` folder to the `wp-content/plugins/` folder. 3. Activate the Fix Duplicates plugin within WordPress. Alternatively, you can install the plugin automatically through the WordPress Admin interface by going to Plugins -> Add New and searching for Fix Duplicates. ## FAQ Installation Instructions 1. Download the plugin file and unzip it. 2. Upload the `fix-duplicates` folder to the `wp-content/plugins/` folder. 3. Activate the Fix Duplicates plugin within WordPress. Alternatively, you can install the plugin automatically through the WordPress Admin interface by going to Plugins -> Add New and searching for Fix Duplicates. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a595552ff5cd7857473a8647d632907843460520a876a57ae10a1e69512e4576? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Been using it for years](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/been-using-it-for-years-25/)󠁿 [bigcheesez](https://profiles.wordpress.org/bigcheesez/) fevriye 4, 2022 no issues here… although i went in the code and made mine 200 per page. hehehe THANK YOU! bless you! stay safe! you are a contributor to the online world! unique! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/772e1e32d7425e1277718d78e7359ead418a99fbae65b1646e6d429435762e04? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[no functionality!!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/no-functionality-2/)󠁿 [auvajs](https://profiles.wordpress.org/auvajs/) Me 2, 2017 3 replies It doesn’t find duplicates but only posts with the same name!!! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ac1e5cd30840afe39ebcc1453a39731d21e086e94a1f2199ef8b50d4558d84f7? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great Job Thanks](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-job-thanks-7/)󠁿 [palorida](https://profiles.wordpress.org/palorida/) Mas 25, 2017 Very helpful 😀 ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7b263fe95a2b79db553dda55e54539fed28b98459b52a0aa046ba41f00f66865? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[thanks for this plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/thanks-for-this-plugin-39/)󠁿 [Mojtaba Faal](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mojtabafaal/) Desanm 17, 2016 thanks for this plugin ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b6ac736acc2d705dae8179e24f1e8e1ab40ff9bcb9c3428fecec1f8697b7b1? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Not functional for any custom post creation](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/not-functional-for-any-custom-post-creation/)󠁿 [lswitzer](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lswitzer/) Septanm 3, 2016 1 reply Does not work with user created post content. Even a simple match by title would work better. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4789f76477020ea1f233dfb52955742ae6df89ea7f8967d5b90d271ae9564aee? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[best Plugin for delete duplicate posts](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/best-plugin-for-delete-duplicate-posts/)󠁿 [samowal1201](https://profiles.wordpress.org/samowal1201/) Desanm 20, 2016 best Plugin for delete duplicate posts [ Read all 12 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fix-duplicates/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Fix Duplicates” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Stephen Cronin ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/stephencronin/) [Translate “Fix Duplicates” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/fix-duplicates) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fix-duplicates/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/fix-duplicates/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fix-duplicates/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fix-duplicates/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.4 (24 October 2016) * Major Fix: Prevent a hole heap of notifications being displayed / saved when WP_DEBUG is set to true. * Minor Fix: Tweaks to styling of the admin pages, including fixing the position of the sidebar. #### 1.0.3 (12 July 2015) * Minor Fix: Prevent PHP warnings from occuring (by checking for the existence of GET variables before use). #### 1.0.2 (7 July 2015) * Change: Allow users with the `delete_pages` capability to delete duplicates ( instead of admins only). #### 1.0.1 (29 April 2015) * Security Fix: properly escape an instance of add_query_arg in order to prevent an XSS vulnerability. #### 1.0 (5 March 2014) * Initial Release. ## Meta * Version **1.0.4** * Last updated **8 years ago** * Active installations **800+** * WordPress version ** 3.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **4.6.30** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fix-duplicates/) * Tags * [duplicate posts](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/duplicate-posts/)[duplicates](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/duplicates/) [find duplicates](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/find-duplicates/)[fix duplicates](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/fix-duplicates/) [user submitted posts](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/user-submitted-posts/) * [Advanced View](https://hat.wordpress.org/plugins/fix-duplicates/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.3 out of 5 stars. * [ 10 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fix-duplicates/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fix-duplicates/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fix-duplicates/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fix-duplicates/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 2 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fix-duplicates/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fix-duplicates/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fix-duplicates/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Stephen Cronin ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/stephencronin/) ## Support Got something to say? 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