=== Bulk Delete Users by Email ===
Contributors: wpgenie2, bkonyn
Author: wpgenie2
Donate link: https://wpgenie.org/store/
Tags: delete, bulk delete, user management, GDPR, data privacy
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 2.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Allows bulk deletion of users by providing a list of emails. Deletes user data and meta, with batch processing for large lists.

== Description ==

**Bulk Delete Users by Email** provides a simple, effective way for administrators to remove multiple WordPress user accounts using email addresses. 

This plugin enables bulk deletion by allowing you to input a list of email addresses in plain text format. It automatically matches email addresses to user accounts and deletes them along with all associated data and metadata. Designed for high-volume operations, it employs batch processing to prevent server timeouts and ensure reliable execution. This makes it a valuable tool for cleaning up spam accounts, removing inactive users, processing GDPR deletion requests, and maintaining a clean, organized user database.

= Features =

* Efficient bulk user deletion with email list input
* Easy copy-and-paste plain text format for email addresses
* Automatic matching and deletion of user accounts
* Complete removal of user data and custom metadata
* Batch processing to handle large deletion tasks
* Server timeout prevention during high-volume operations
* User-friendly interface with minimal configuration

= Use Cases =

* Removing spam or bot accounts
* Cleaning up inactive users
* Processing GDPR deletion requests seamlessly
* Merging or consolidating user databases
* Maintaining a healthy, organized user base

= Support =

You can contact us at our website [wpgenie.org](http://wpgenie.org/) if you have problems or questions.


== Installation ==

= Minimum Requirements =

* WordPress 5.0 or greater
* WooCommerce 5.0 or greater


= Setup =

This section describes how to install Bulk Delete Users by Email plugin and get it working.

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. In wp-admin menu you will see entry Users > Bulk Delete by Email.
4. Go to Users > Bulk Delete by Email, add emails one in a row and click "Prepare for Deletion"

If you have any problems contact us at http://wpgenie.org/




== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin delete wp_usermeta and wp_user data? =

Yes, it will delete all user data and meta. Please back up database since deletion is not reversible.


= Is backup necessary? =

Yes, please back up database since deletion is not reversible. Users will be permanently removed.


= Have a question? =

If you want answer here please send us your questions to info@wpgenie.org



== Screenshots ==

1. Bulk Delete Users by Email list and export page

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* First release

= 1.1 =
* Updated to fix spelling and keep fresh

= 1.2 =
* Just checking in - still alive and well!

= 2.0 =
* Code revamp and modern GUI
* Added delete confirmation
* Batch processing