Data Hygiene v1.2.0

Dev Tools - Safe Order Deletion

Safely delete test orders, abandoned carts, and invoices without running risky SQL queries. Clean your database, fix skewed statistics, and maintain data hygiene with confidence. Perfect for development, testing, and store maintenance.

PrestaShop 1.7 - 8.x 300+ Downloads 4.9/5 (18 reviews)
€39 One-time payment, lifetime updates
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The Problem: PrestaShop's Delete Restriction

PrestaShop intentionally makes it difficult to delete orders to ensure accounting consistency and maintain data integrity. While this is excellent for production environments, it creates a significant problem during development and testing phases.

Every store generates dozens or even hundreds of test orders during setup, theme development, and module testing. These test orders permanently skew your sales statistics, analytics, and reports. The only official solution? Manually running SQL queries in phpMyAdmin - a terrifying prospect for most merchants who fear breaking their database.

The Solution: Safe, User-Friendly Deletion

Dev Tools provides a safe, intuitive interface for deleting orders, carts, and invoices directly from your PrestaShop back office. No SQL knowledge required. No risk of database corruption. Just clean, reliable data hygiene.

The module includes multiple safety features like confirmation dialogs, bulk selection filters, and automatic backup suggestions to ensure you never accidentally delete important data. It's the peace of mind you need when cleaning up your store.

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Features

  • Safe Order Deletion - Delete individual or multiple orders with complete database cleanup
  • Cart Removal - Clean up abandoned carts and test shopping sessions
  • Invoice Management - Delete invoices and associated documents safely
  • Bulk Operations - Select and delete multiple items at once with advanced filters
  • Smart Filters - Filter by date range, order status, payment method, or customer
  • Safety Confirmations - Multiple confirmation dialogs prevent accidental deletions
  • Deletion Log - Track all deletion activities with detailed audit trail
  • Backup Reminders - Automatic prompts to create database backups before major operations
  • Related Data Cleanup - Automatically removes associated order details, payments, and messages
  • Permission Control - Restrict access to specific admin users or roles
  • Multistore Support - Works seamlessly with PrestaShop multistore configurations
  • No SQL Required - User-friendly interface, no technical knowledge needed

Use Cases

Development & Testing

Clean up hundreds of test orders created during theme development, module testing, and payment gateway configuration.

Store Launch Preparation

Remove all test data before going live to ensure accurate sales statistics and clean analytics from day one.

Database Maintenance

Regularly clean abandoned carts and spam orders to keep your database lean and performant.

Fix Skewed Analytics

Remove outlier orders or test transactions that are distorting your sales reports and business intelligence.

Installation

  1. Download the module

    After purchase, you'll receive a download link via email. Download the .zip file.

  2. Upload to PrestaShop

    Go to Modules > Module Manager > Upload a module. Select the .zip file.

  3. Install & Configure

    Click Install, then Configure. Set your safety preferences and permission controls.

  4. Start Cleaning

    Navigate to the Dev Tools section in your back office and start managing your data safely.

Requirements

PrestaShop Version 1.7.0 - 8.x (latest)
PHP Version 7.2 or higher (PHP 8.x supported)
Database Permissions DELETE privileges (standard PrestaShop setup)
Recommended Database backup solution before first use

Compatibility

Tested and compatible with:

PrestaShop 1.7.0 PrestaShop 1.7.5 PrestaShop 1.7.8 PrestaShop 8.0 PrestaShop 8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! The module is designed with multiple safety features including confirmation dialogs, backup reminders, and comprehensive database cleanup. It properly removes all related data (order details, payments, messages, etc.) to maintain database integrity. However, we always recommend creating a database backup before performing bulk deletions.

No, deletions are permanent. This is why the module includes multiple confirmation steps and backup reminders. The deletion log keeps a record of what was deleted and when, but the actual data cannot be recovered unless you restore from a database backup.

The module performs a complete cleanup: order details, order payments, order invoices, order carriers, order messages, order history, order cart rules, and all related database entries. This ensures no orphaned data remains in your database.

Yes! The module includes advanced filtering options. You can filter by date range, order status, payment method, customer, total amount, and more. This makes it easy to target specific test orders or bulk-delete abandoned carts from a certain period.

Yes, deleted orders will be removed from all statistics and reports. This is exactly why PrestaShop restricts order deletion by default. Use this module only for test orders, spam, or data that should never have been in your system. Never delete legitimate customer orders that have accounting or legal significance.

No! That's the whole point. The module provides a user-friendly interface that handles all the complex SQL operations behind the scenes. You simply select what you want to delete and click a button. No phpMyAdmin, no SQL queries, no technical knowledge required.

Changelog

  • v1.2.0 January 2026
    • Added PrestaShop 8.1 compatibility
    • New: Advanced filtering options for bulk operations
    • Improved deletion log with export functionality
    • Enhanced safety confirmations with preview
    • Performance improvements for large databases
  • v1.1.0 September 2025
    • Added cart deletion functionality
    • New: Permission control system
    • Improved UI for PrestaShop 8
    • Bug fixes and stability improvements
  • v1.0.0 May 2025
    • Initial release
    • Safe order deletion
    • Invoice management
    • Bulk operations support
    • Deletion audit log