But, because I am a developer, I am far more comfortable editing my MySQL directly. A function like that could be really nice to have for those not familiar with PHP and databases.

I think there is alittle problem too loose the settings when you deactivate. One should try to make a “delete settings” question when deactivating… perhaps.
.-= Mattias Wirf´s last blog ..First submit to WordPress plugin database =-.

As far as I’m aware, though, the only time that an author can delete the tables is on deactivation of the plugin. I don’t think there’s a hook that allows an author to delete tables when the user deletes the files of the plugin.

Sometimes people deactivate their plugins temporarily or accidentally. I don’t think they’d like to reactivate them only to find that all of their settings have been erased, which is why I’m guessing many authors choose to leave the tables in there.

I may be wrong, though – if there is a hook, I’d love to hear about it.

However, authors could provide a button within the plugin interface itself that allows users to delete the database tables before deactivation and deletion.

Also, if you are thinking of using PHPMyAdmin to delete tables, remember to back everything up before you start!

One false move with a DROP query can be deadly, and there is absolutely no undo.
.-= Simon Fairbairn´s last blog ..Developing A Plugin – Part 5 =-.

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