There are certain reasons why you’d want to start all over or completely delete a WordPress website, for whichever reason it’s very easy to do that on the WordPress platform. Deleting a website already live, running and indexed is never a good decision. This is because it comes with a lot of technical issues especially if you ever consider reinstalling your site in the future.
If you weighed your options and accessed all the issues (such as reduced traffic, broken links, multiple 404 error pages etc.) associated with deleting a site, but you still think it is the right step then you can proceed. There are different methods in your cPanel section to delete a site. However, this method you’re about to see is practically the quickest out there.
In this post on Naijaknowhow, I will take you step-by-step to learn how to uninstall or delete a WordPress website or blog via cPanel. Let’s get down to business.
Reasons Why People Consider Deleting a WordPress Site
- Technical issue: One of the major reasons people delete their website is because of this. If someone is experiencing deep technical issues that affect the site’s functionality or design, deleting the website can serve as a last resort to fixing the issue.
- Website no longer needed: If your website or blog was designed to share certain topics, tips or news, or even if you’ve created it for business and you think it is no longer relevant; perhaps, you’ve delved into other careers outside having a website, then you may want to consider deleting your website to facilitate transitioning into other aspect of your life.
- Privacy concerns: Worried about your data and information being used to track you. Then, this may be a valid reason to consider deleting your website. If you read the WordPress Privacy Policy, you will understand user data is being collected and the danger that comes with it.
- Switching platforms: There are a ton of different platforms you can build a website on, and WordPress is just one of them. If you are tired of using WordPress and want to migrate, deleting your old WordPress site may suffice.
Before you proceed to delete a website, it is always advisable to do a full website backup in case you need to reinstall your website in the future. Here is an article I think should help.
Without further ado, let’s dive right in!
Steps to Delete WordPress Website
Step 1: Log in to Website cPanel
To get started, sign into your cPanel using http://yourdomain.com/cpanel then enter your username and password. Note: My website is hosted on Namecheap hosting.
READ: How To Buy Domain And Hosting From Namecheap
Step 2: Locate the WordPress App
It’s pretty much easily locatable. You’ll find the WordPress app under the Softaculous App Installer section of your cPanel. Click to open.
Step 3: Select the Website to be deleted
Once the WordPress app has fully opened, you will see an interface like the picture you have below.
Next, scroll down to get a list of all your websites using this hosting account then proceed to the next step.
Step 4: Choose the delete button
Now select the X icon of the website you want to completely remove or delete.
It will take you to a new page where you have to take note of the options displayed to you. you can check or uncheck the Remove directory, Remove database and Remove database user. These are important for those who don’t want the remains of the site to be deleted.
Now that you have all options checked by default, kindly scroll down and click the BIG BLUE remove installation button.
Now, wait a few seconds to confirm installation removal. That’s it.
I hope this guide has been helpful in showing you how to properly delete or uninstall your WordPress website or blog. Kindly share a comment using the comment box below if you experience any problems while trying to delete your site.
