How to Delete WordPress Site and Start Over
- George Apostolov
How to Delete WordPress Site and Start Over: step-by-step guide
Go to your 'Sites' and select the site you want to delete. Click the ellipsis icon.
Select 'Settings'.
In the dashboard, go to 'Settings' and select the 'General' menu. Click 'Delete your site permanently'.
Before proceeding, consider backing up your current site by clicking 'Export content'.
Enter your site address in the empty field to confirm the action.
Click 'Delete site'.
That's it! You have successfully deleted your WordPress. To restore, just click the 'Restore' option found under the 'Status' field.
Quick answer: To delete your WordPress site and start over, go to your Sites, select the site, click the ellipsis icon, and choose Settings. Then, access General settings, click Delete your site permanently, back up content if needed, enter your site address to confirm, and click Delete site.
About this WordPress tutorial
Permanently remove your WordPress site and start fresh by following simple steps to delete and confirm your account data. This guide shows how to delete WordPress Site and Start Over in 7 steps, starting with "Go to your 'Sites' and select the site you want to delete. Click the ellipsis icon" and finishing with "That's it! You have successfully deleted your WordPress. To restore, just click the 'Re...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real WordPress interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to delete WordPress Site and Start Over?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your WordPress data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under WordPress. Related guides: How to Disable Comments on WordPress, How to Download WordPress Themes and How to Duplicate a Page in WordPress. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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