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Bulk Delete vs Post Lockdown (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Bulk Delete

Bulk Delete

4.3(130)

30K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Post Lockdown

Post Lockdown

4.6(9)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Lockdown has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 9 reviews) while Bulk Delete leads in active installations (30K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bulk Delete has accumulated 1.1M+ total downloads while Post Lockdown has 22K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.3/5Bulk Delete
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Post Lockdown4.6/5
Total Reviews
130Bulk Delete
◄
Post Lockdown9
Active Installs
30K+Bulk Delete
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Post Lockdown1.0K+
Total Downloads
1.1M+Bulk Delete
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Post Lockdown22K+
Support Resolution
N/ABulk Delete
Post LockdownN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoBulk Delete
►
Post Lockdown2 months ago
First Released
2009Bulk Delete
Post Lockdown2015
Age
17 yearsBulk Delete
Post Lockdown11 years
WP Requires
5.0+Bulk Delete
Post Lockdown4.6+
PHP Requires
5.3+Bulk Delete
Post Lockdown7.4+
Business Model
FreeBulk Delete
Post LockdownFree
Latest Version
6.11Bulk Delete
Post Lockdown4.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Bulk Delete

4.3/5(130 reviews)
5
78%
4
4%
3
3%
2
1%
1
14%

Post Lockdown

4.6/5(9 reviews)
5
78%
4
0%
3
22%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Bulk Delete Reviews

by mehdips90

good

good

by techspecx

Outstanding Plugin to bulk delete posts

Bulk Delete by Sudar is a must-have plugin for anyone managing a WordPress site. It simplifies the process of cleaning up posts, pages, and custom post types with intuitive filtering options. Efficien

by lavalldesign

ideal para limpiar un hackeo

Me vino genial para borrar las 7000 entradas que generó un hackeo. El inconveniente es que tienes que tener un buen server porque si no se queda frito.

Post Lockdown Reviews

by tatof

Doesnt work on “patterns”

Plugin doesn’t work for patterns. Post type “WP-block” the posts (patterns) are visible and selectable but does not remove the “trash” buttons

by huubl

Simple and effective

Post Lockdown is an excellent plugin for admins that want to restrict lower user roles from editing or deleting specific posts.

by Khaliel

Do the job, but [edited]

I edit my review (original one below) as the “problem” doesn’t exist anymore with the new version. This plugin deserves a 5 stars now that a bulk option is available. The smartest and easiest lock pos

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bulk Delete or Post Lockdown more popular?
Bulk Delete has 30K+ active installations while Post Lockdown has 1.0K+. Bulk Delete is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bulk Delete or Post Lockdown?
Bulk Delete has a 4.3/5 rating from 130 reviews, while Post Lockdown has a 4.6/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Bulk Delete and Post Lockdown free?
Bulk Delete is free and Post Lockdown is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bulk Delete or Post Lockdown?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Bulk Delete was last updated 3 months ago and Post Lockdown was last updated 2 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.