The plugin "External files in the media library" can be uninstalled as usual - but you should pay attention to something that is described in more detail here.

The "External files in the media library" plugin can be uninstalled as usual. Proceed as follows: Go to Plugins in the WordPress backend and select the plugin from the list there. Deactivate it if it is not already deactivated. Then click on "Delete" to remove the plugin from your project. What exactly happens? When the plugin is uninstalled, all settings that the plugin had brought with it and set are removed. All WordPress cronjobs that it had created are also removed. But be careful: External files that you have stored in the media library will also be removed. However, there is also a setting to change this behavior: Under Settings > External files in the media library > Advanced you will find 2 checkmarks: Delete all data when uninstalling The check mark is set by default and leads exactly to the above. If you do not want this, remove the check mark here before uninstalling the plugin. Switch external files to local hosting during uninstallation If the box is checked, all external files are converted to real files when the plugin is uninstalled.

Topic: Uninstallation

Each of my plugins leaves no traces in the WordPress project when it is uninstalled. But there are a few things you should be aware of. These are described in the articles here.

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Dealing with external files during uninstallation
The plugin „External files in the media library“ can be uninstalled as usual - but you should pay attention to something that is described in more detail here. Read more
External files in the media library

Topic: Uninstallation

Articles

Dealing with external files during uninstallation