如何删除主题中的Slider Revolution？短码[rev_slider laundry]无法定位

Hey there, let's break this down into two clear parts: tracking down that stubborn shortcode, and where Slider Revolution typically lives on your WordPress site.

Finding the [rev_slider laundry] Shortcode Source #

Since you’ve already scanned all .php files without luck, the shortcode is almost certainly stored in your database or theme settings—not hardcoded in template files. Here are the most likely spots to check:

• Page/Post Editor (Text Mode)
  Switch from the block editor (Gutenberg) to the Classic Editor (if you have it enabled) or toggle to the "Text" tab in your current editor. Shortcodes can get hidden behind blocks or visual formatting, so viewing raw content will reveal them. Don’t forget to check draft pages/posts too—sometimes the shortcode is linked to a published page via a template.

• Widgets & Custom Sidebars
  Head to Appearance > Widgets in your WordPress dashboard. Look for any "Text" or "Custom HTML" widgets that might contain the [rev_slider laundry] shortcode. It could be tucked away in your sidebar, footer, header, or a custom widget area.

• Theme Customizer/Theme Options
  Many premium themes have built-in settings for sliders, hero sections, or homepage layouts. Check your theme’s customizer (Appearance > Customize) or a dedicated "Theme Options" menu. Look for fields labeled "Slider Shortcode", "Homepage Hero Content", or similar—your theme might have saved the shortcode here even after you deleted the plugin.

• Database Search (Backup First!)
  If all else fails, the shortcode is stored directly in your database. Use phpMyAdmin (or your host’s database management tool) to search these key tables:

  • wp_posts: Look in the post_content column (this covers pages, posts, and custom post types).
  • wp_postmeta: Search the meta_value column—some themes store slider settings as post metadata.
  • wp_options: Check for theme-specific options that might hold the shortcode (look for option names tied to your theme or sliders).
    Always back up your database before making any edits to avoid accidental data loss!

Slider Revolution's Default Location #

Slider Revolution is usually installed in one of two places:

• Standard Plugin Directory: If you downloaded it from the WordPress plugin repository, it lives in wp-content/plugins/revslider/.
• Theme-Bundled Plugin: Many premium themes include Slider Revolution as a built-in plugin. In this case, it might be in a subfolder of your theme, like wp-content/themes/your-theme-name/plugins/revslider/ or wp-content/themes/your-theme-name/inc/plugins/revslider/.

Once you locate the shortcode source, just delete it, and the [rev_slider laundry] text will disappear from your page.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Orkun Oz