The Yet Another Related Posts Plugin (YARPP), having 100,000+ active installs, is commonly used to display related content on posts, pages, and custom post types.
Uninstalling the YARPP plugin should remove all its used options, usermeta data, and the custom database table used for the related cache.
However, if some data is left behind, you can quickly remove it manually by deleting the unused YARPP custom database table.
The YARPP plugin uses the following custom database table;
wp_yarpp_related_cache
If you don’t want to mess with your database, you can use a plugin to help clean up leftover data. There are many different plugins available, but some of the most popular ones include:
- WP-Optimize: offers a variety of features for cleaning up your WordPress database, including the ability to delete old plugin data.
- Advanced Database Cleaner: is another excellent option for cleaning your WordPress database. It offers a variety of features, including the ability to delete old plugin data, optimize your database, and repair any errors.
- WP Sweep: This is a lightweight plugin for cleaning up your WordPress database. It offers a simple interface for deleting old plugin data, spam comments, and other unwanted items.
If you need to clear the YARPP-related cache custom DB table manually, phpMyAdmin can be a helpful tool with a user-friendly interface that many web hosts provide.
To save time, it’s important to clean up any leftover database tables from uninstalled plugins after removing them. Waiting too long can make the process much more time-consuming and complex.
