Hashtag Management

The Manage tab allows administrators to view, search, and manage all hashtags in the database.

Location: WB Plugins > BuddyPress Hashtag > Manage

Hashtag Index

View all hashtags stored in the database:

Searching Hashtags

Use the search box to find specific hashtags:

1. Enter hashtag name (partial or full)
2. Click “Search” or press Enter
3. Results show matching hashtags

Search tips: Search is case-insensitive, partial matches supported, filter by content type for faster results.

Deleting Hashtags

Delete Single Hashtag

1. Find the hashtag in the list
2. Click the “Delete” button next to it
3. Confirm deletion

Bulk Delete

1. Select multiple hashtags using checkboxes
2. Click “Bulk Actions” dropdown
3. Select “Delete”
4. Click “Apply”
5. Confirm deletion

Delete by Type

Clear all hashtags of a specific type:

• Click “Clear BuddyPress Hashtags” – Removes all activity hashtags
• Click “Clear bbPress Hashtags” – Removes all forum hashtags
• Click “Clear Post Hashtags” – Removes all blog post hashtags
• Click “Clear Page Hashtags” – Removes all page hashtags

Warning: These actions are permanent and cannot be undone.

What Deletion Does

When you delete a hashtag:

• Removes the hashtag from the database
• Removes it from widgets and shortcode displays
• Removes it from autocomplete suggestions
• Does NOT modify existing post content

When to Delete Hashtags

Common reasons:

• Spam hashtags created by bots
• Typos or misspellings
• Inappropriate content that slipped through
• Outdated or irrelevant hashtags
• Test hashtags from development

Database Maintenance

Periodically review and clean your hashtag database:

1. Remove hashtags with 0-1 usage (likely tests/typos)
2. Merge similar hashtags by deleting variants
3. Remove outdated event hashtags
4. Delete spam or inappropriate hashtags

Export Before Cleanup

Before major cleanup operations:

1. Go to Statistics tab
2. Export all hashtag data
3. Save backup file
4. Then proceed with deletion