[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #53351: Delete Theme Files in Database When Using Delete Option

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#53351: Delete Theme Files in Database When Using Delete Option
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 Reporter:  deborah86    |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement  |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Database     |    Version:  5.7.2
 Severity:  normal       |   Keywords:
  Focuses:               |
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 Right now, when a user deletes a theme, the theme files still remain in
 the database. This can cause future security issues as well as slowdown a
 site in the future as the database of the website grows.

 This also makes it difficult for end-users to troubleshoot issues with a
 theme because it is impossible to install a brand new version of the theme
 without deleting multiple files the database.

 When deleting plugins, the plugin data is automatically removed from the
 database if the plugin developers follow the plugin development standards.
 The same standard should be applicable to themes downloaded through the
 theme repository.

 Users expect a theme to be fully deleted when using the delete option.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/53351>
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