Do you want to delete WordPress?
Normally, when a WordPress has been installed manually, without the help of an installer provided by your hosting, the uninstall process is similar. The folder of our WordPress that we want to remove will most likely be in the main hosting folder public_html. In this folder, there may be other installations, plugins, etc., in separate folders but all dependent on the same main folder.
To completely remove an installation located in the main Hosting folder, you must manually delete the files as well as the database. You should know the native folder and file structure of WordPress.
Once we install WordPress on our hosting, a structure of essential files and folders is automatically created for the website to function.
Step-by-Step: Manually Delete WordPress from cPanel
The basic structure is made up of 3 main folders:
/wp-admin
/wp-content
/wp-includes
Step 1
In the installation folder, you will see a list of files stored there by default. From cPanel’s File Manager, you can manually delete the files you want.
Before starting the procedure, it is advisable to make a backup of the website in case you delete something you shouldn’t — this will help you avoid problems.
Step 2
Once you have created the backup, you can begin the process. Start by deleting the database. In cPanel, go to the Databases section and click on MySQL Databases.
Step 3
Once inside, you will see a list of all the databases hosted in cPanel. Select the one that belongs to the WordPress you want to uninstall and click delete.
Step 4
After deleting the database, you can start deleting the folders you want in the File Manager. There is one small but important detail to note: sometimes there are hidden files that can be overlooked during deletion, meaning WordPress will not be completely removed. To avoid this, in the File Manager settings, click on Settings and activate the checkbox Show Hidden Files.
Finally, to ensure your WordPress completely disappears, delete the native installation folders of WordPress mentioned above. When you delete them, all subfolders and WordPress files inside them will also be removed. When you delete these folders, cPanel will display a warning window — make sure to activate the option to permanently delete so that the files are not just moved to cPanel’s trash bin. If they remain in the trash, they will still occupy unnecessary storage space and WordPress will not be entirely removed from your hosting.