WordPress 2.9 gets a recycle bin

One of the most popular blogging platform the WordPress in its latest version 2.9 has included the trash functionality similar to the recycle bin.

The common problem faced by most blogger when using WordPress, is the accidental deletion of posts which they find it impossible to undo.

WordPress 2.9 gets a recycle binThe most recent WordPress releases did have the revision feature that would save post as version. If the user updates the post WordPress would save the original plus the new update as a revision, this would enable users to revert back to the ordinal if required.

By including the Recycle Bin functionality in the 2.9 version, WordPress has made life easier for its blogger.

Recycle Bin function will work in the similar way as it does in an operating system. A users who intentionally or accidentally deletes a post can easily restore it from the trash area. All deleted posts are retained for a period of 30 days by default after which they are permanently removed.

WordPress 2.9 gives the users an option to control the trash bin by editing the wp-config.php file. The number of days that the trash bin can retain a deleted item before permanent deletion can be changed by using the following settings.

define(‘EMPTY_TRASH_DAYS’, 20); // keep items for 20 days
define(‘EMPTY_TRASH_DAYS’, 0); // Disable feature

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