Hi @ljfent,
Yes, absolutely!
Since you had to remove the plugin directory manually via FTP/File Manager previously, the standard WordPress uninstallation process (which cleans up the database) didn’t have a chance to run.
You have two safe ways to completely remove all remaining data without affecting the integrity of your WordPress database in any way:
Option 1: The Easy Way (via the Plugin)
- Reinstall and activate the latest version of Advanced IP Blocker.
- Go to Security > Settings > Uninstallation.
- Check the box for “Delete Data on Uninstall” and click Save.
- Go to your WordPress Plugins page.
- Deactivate and then Delete the plugin normally.
This will automatically and safely erase all tables, settings, and cache files.
Option 2: The Advanced Way (via phpMyAdmin)
If you prefer to do it manually, you can safely drop (delete) all tables that start with your database prefix followed by advaipbl_.
These tables are completely isolated and only used by our plugin:
- wp_advaipbl_logs
- wp_advaipbl_notifications_queue
- wp_advaipbl_ip_scores
- wp_advaipbl_request_log
- wp_advaipbl_malicious_signatures
- wp_advaipbl_cache
- wp_advaipbl_blocked_ips
- wp_advaipbl_endpoint_lockdowns
- wp_advaipbl_community_ips (if you used v8.6.3+)
- etc ….
(Note: Replace wp_ with your actual database prefix if it’s different).
You can also safely delete the advaipbl_settings row from your wp_options table.
Either method is perfectly safe for your site. Let me know if you need any further assistance!
Best regards,
Advanced IP Blocker Team
