Delete Code Snippet Ability: Permanently Remove a Snippet in WordPress

Updated On : May 29, 2026By : Reading Time : 1 minute

Key Takeaways

  • nexter/delete-snippet permanently deletes a Nexter Extension code snippet by ID and cannot be undone.
  • nexter/list-snippets must be used to verify the snippet ID before calling nexter/delete-snippet.
  • The ability removes the snippet file from the filesystem and updates the snippet index.
Table of Contents

The nexter/delete-snippet ability permanently deletes a Nexter Extension code snippet by ID. It removes the snippet file from the filesystem and updates the snippet index. This action cannot be undone. Always verify the snippet ID using nexter/list-snippets before calling this ability.

Key Takeaways

This is a destructive action. Deletion cannot be undone once the ability executes.

The ability removes the snippet file from the filesystem and removes it from the snippet index.

Always use nexter/list-snippets first to confirm the correct snippet ID before deleting.

If you only want to stop a snippet from running, use nexter/toggle-snippet with status=0 instead.

Required Setup

You need a valid snippet ID from nexter/list-snippets before calling this ability. The Code Snippets feature must be enabled in Nexter Extension settings.

Parameters

id (string, required) is the snippet ID to delete. Get valid IDs from nexter/list-snippets.

What It Returns

success (boolean) confirming the snippet was deleted.

message confirming the deletion result.

When to Use This Ability

Permanently remove a snippet that is no longer needed and you are sure you will not need to recover.

Clean up test or temporary snippets after development is complete.

Related Documentation

nexter/list-snippets: Find the snippet ID before deleting

nexter/toggle-snippet: Disable a snippet without deleting it

nexter/get-snippet: Review a snippet code and settings before deciding to delete

About the Author

sandip patel

WordPress Developer at POSIMYTH Innovations I am a passionate WordPress Developer at POSIMYTH Innovations, where I focus on building high-performance products and cutting-edge web experiences. Currently, I contribute to the development of major projects including The Plus Addons for Elementor, Sticky Header for Elementor, RankReady AI (LLM & SEO), and the SproutOS MCP server integration. I love bridging the gap between WordPress core functionality and modern AI capabilities. Beyond standard development.

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