Optimization

Limit Post Revisions

Control the maximum number of post revisions stored in database per post to save disk space and reduce database bloat without losing edit history

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Key Features

Control the maximum number of post revisions stored in database per post to save disk space and reduce database bloat without losing edit history

  • Configurable revision limit
  • Sets WP_POST_REVISIONS constant
  • AJAX endpoint to clean existing revisions
  • Database optimization

Real-World Use Cases

Database Size Control

Limit revisions to 5 per post on content-heavy sites with thousands of articles to prevent database from growing to gigabytes.

Backup Speed

Reduce revision count to speed up database backups on sites where backup plugins struggle with oversized wp_posts tables.

Performance Optimization

Cap revisions on WooCommerce sites where product descriptions get edited frequently, preventing database bloat.

How to Use

Set the revision limit in the module settings and use the AJAX function to clean existing post revisions, preventing database bloat.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Improves site speed and database performance

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

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