Remove Empty Note Types - Clean Unused Models Safely

AnkiWeb addon 649572594

Detects and safely deletes unused empty note types, with interactive selection, protected defaults, and undo support.
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Updated: 2026-09-14
Anki versions: 2.1.1~
Description language: en

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Last update or commit was 17 days before the snapshot (2026-09-14).

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2.1.0	2.1.1+	2026-09-14

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Description

Remove Empty Note Types A modern, safe, and interactive add-on to detect and delete unused / empty note types (models with 0 cards) from your Anki collection. Replaces legacy and abandoned empty note type removers with a rich graphical interface, protection for your default templates, and full Undo safety. Key Features Interactive Review Dialog: Displays a clean list of all empty note types with real-time search filtering. Granular Selection: Choose exactly which note types you want to remove using checkboxes, or use quick Select All / Deselect All buttons. Protected Note Types: Safeguards built-in templates (like Basic , Cloze , etc.) so they are never checked for accidental deletion. The protection list is fully customizable. Safe Deletion with Undo (Ctrl+Z): Automatically creates an Anki checkpoint before removing any model, allowing you to instantly restore models with Edit → Undo (or Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z). Native Configuration Support: Full support for Anki's Config button in the Add-ons manager — no more "Add-on has no configuration" errors! How to Use In Anki Desktop, go to the top menu: Tools → Clean Empty Note Types... If your collection is clean, a friendly message will confirm no empty note types exist. If empty models are found, review them in the dialog, select the ones you want to delete, and click Delete Selected . To adjust protected models or behavior, click Settings... in the cleaner window or click Config in Tools → Add-ons . Compatibility Supports Anki 2.1.45+ through Anki 23.x, 24.x, and newer (both Qt5 and Qt6). Developed by @alyxhard - https://github.com/alyxhard