Cleanup tools overview (safe batch scanning)

Feature

Cleanup tools — Scans existing comments and users in safe batches to identify and remove legacy spam without timeouts.

How it works

Cleanup uses the same engine scoring but runs with safe batching and can operate in report-only mode so you can validate before changing data.

How to access / enable

  1. WP Admin → AegisSpamGuard → Cleanup

Recommended setting

Recommended: Start with Report-only, then Move to Spam.

This prevents accidental deletions and lets you verify scoring on old content.

Why you need this

Admins often inherit spam-filled databases—Cleanup restores quality and reduces moderation workload.

Additional information