How To Manage WordPress Users via WP-CLI (List, View & Delete Safely)
Manage WordPress users faster using WP-CLI — list, view, and delete users safely without the dashboard.
In this video, you’ll learn how to handle user management directly from the terminal. Perfect for large sites, bulk operations, and faster workflows.
🔥 What you’ll learn:
List all WordPress users instantly
Filter users by role
View detailed user information
Delete users safely with content reassignment
Bulk delete users in seconds
⚡ Commands used in this video:
List all users:
wp user list
Filter by role:
wp user list --role=subscriber
View user details:
wp user get johndoe
Delete user safely (reassign content):
wp user delete johndoe --reassign=1
Delete multiple users:
wp user delete 4 5 6 --reassign=1
Bulk delete by role:
wp user list --role=subscriber --field=ID | xargs wp user delete --reassign=1
📌 Requirements:
WordPress installed
WP-CLI installed
SSH/terminal access
⚠️ Important:
Always use the --reassign flag when deleting users to avoid losing their posts and data.
💡 Why use WP-CLI?
WP-CLI allows you to manage users quickly and efficiently, especially when dealing with large numbers of users or repetitive tasks.
📺 WP-CLI Series (Watch Next):
👉 How To Export WordPress Users via WP-CLI
👉 How To Reset WordPress Password via WP-CLI
👉 How To Change WordPress User Roles via WP-CLI
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