Tutorial

How to Use ChatGPT Bulk Delete

Complete step-by-step guide to efficiently manage your ChatGPT conversations

Installation

Quick Start

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store
  2. Click "Add to Chrome" button
  3. Confirm installation in the popup dialog
  4. Navigate to ChatGPT website
  5. Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar

Getting Started

Step 1: Access the Extension

After installation, you'll see the ChatGPT Bulk Delete icon in your browser toolbar. Click it while on the ChatGPT website to open the management interface.

Extension popup

Step 2: View Your Conversations

The extension will load and display all your ChatGPT conversations in an organized interface. You'll see:

  • Conversation titles and dates
  • Checkboxes for selection
  • Search and filter options
  • Bulk action buttons
Management interface

Using Search and Filter Features

Search by Keywords

Use the search bar to find specific conversations:

  • Enter keywords from conversation titles
  • Search results update in real-time
  • Use quotes for exact phrase matching

Filter by Date Range

Filter conversations by creation date:

  • Select start and end dates
  • Choose predefined ranges (last week, month, etc.)
  • Combine with keyword search for precise filtering

Bulk Deletion Process

Step 3: Select Conversations

Choose which conversations to delete:

  • Check individual conversation boxes
  • Use "Select All" for bulk selection
  • Use "Select All Visible" for filtered results
  • Review your selection before proceeding
Selection interface

Step 4: Start Bulk Deletion

Once you've selected conversations:

  1. Click the "Delete Selected" button
  2. Confirm your action in the popup dialog
  3. The deletion process will begin automatically

Important Warning

Deleted conversations cannot be recovered. Make sure you have backups of important conversations before deletion.

Step 5: Monitor Progress

Track the deletion process in real-time:

  • Progress bar shows completion percentage
  • Real-time logs display each deletion
  • Error messages appear for failed deletions
  • Estimated time remaining is displayed
Processing interface

Advanced Features

Ignore List

Protect important conversations from accidental deletion:

  • Add conversations to ignore list
  • Ignored conversations won't appear in selections
  • Manage ignore list from settings

Batch Operations

Optimize deletion performance:

  • Adjust batch size for faster processing
  • Set delays between operations
  • Configure retry attempts for failed deletions

Best Practices

Do's

  • • Backup important conversations first
  • • Use search to find specific conversations
  • • Start with small batches initially
  • • Review selections before deletion

Don'ts

  • • Don't delete without backing up
  • • Don't select all without reviewing
  • • Don't close browser during deletion
  • • Don't ignore error messages

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Extension not loading

Refresh the ChatGPT page and try again. Ensure you're logged into ChatGPT.

Deletion fails

Check your internet connection and try again. Some conversations may require multiple attempts.

Slow performance

Reduce batch size in settings or try during off-peak hours.

Ready to Start?

Install ChatGPT Bulk Delete and take control of your conversation history today.

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