How to Delete a Post in WordPress

Deleting a post in WordPress is easy. Here are the steps to do it:

Log into Your WordPress Account:

  • Visit your WordPress login page by adding /wp-admin to the end of your site’s URL (e.g., yourwebsite.com/wp-admin), and sign in.

Open the Posts Section:

  • In your dashboard, select Posts from the menu on the left to display all posts.

Locate and Remove the Post:

  • Browse through or use the search function to find the post you wish to delete.
  • Hover over the title, and click Trash to send it to the trash folder.

Permanently Delete the Post (Optional):

  • To erase the post entirely, go to the Trash folder at the top of the posts list.
  • Hover over the post you want to remove, then select Delete Permanently.

Recover a Deleted Post (If Necessary):

  • If you deleted the wrong post, go to the Trash folder, hover over the post title, and click Restore to return it to the main posts list.