Clean up your WordPress media library by finding and removing unused, duplicate, and orphaned media files. Reclaim disk space instantly.

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Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More!

The Media Hygiene plugin removes unused media from the WordPress library to free up space, reduce clutter, and improve server performance.

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Unused Media Cleaner

Unused Media Cleaner scans your WordPress site to find and remove unused media files, freeing storage and improving site speed and performance.

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Unattached Media Manager

Fix the WordPress Unattached media filter. Automatically attach used media files to their posts so you can safely clean up your library.

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Mediapapa – Your WordPress Media Library Manager & Copilot

WordPress media library manager: track usage, find duplicates, remove unused files, fix metadata and optimize images. Free.

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Media Gallery Cleaner

Scans your website and identifies unused media files for cleanup.

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<p><strong>Media Trim</strong> is the ultimate solution for keeping your WordPress media library clean and optimized. Stop wasting server space on unused images and forgotten uploads.</p>
<p>Whether you’re managing a small blog or a large content site, Media Trim scans your entire media library, identifies files that aren’t being used anywhere, and gives you the power to safely remove them with a single click.</p>
<h3>Why Choose Media Trim?</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Smart Detection:</strong> Advanced scanning algorithms detect truly unused media by checking posts, pages, custom post types, meta fields, widgets, and theme options.</li>
<li><strong>Safe Cleanup:</strong> Files are moved to a trash system first, allowing you to restore them if needed before permanent deletion.</li>
<li><strong>Duplicate Finder:</strong> Identify and merge duplicate files to save even more space.</li>
<li><strong>File System Scanner:</strong> Find orphaned files on disk that aren’t in the media library.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Key Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Unused Media Detection:</strong> Scan and identify media files not used anywhere on your site.</li>
<li><strong>Duplicate Media Finder:</strong> Find files with identical content and merge them.</li>
<li><strong>File System Scanner:</strong> Discover orphaned files in your uploads folder.</li>
<li><strong>Trash System:</strong> Safe deletion with restore capability before permanent removal.</li>
<li><strong>Bulk Actions:</strong> Delete, trash, or restore multiple files at once.</li>
<li><strong>Detailed Reports:</strong> See exactly where each media file is being used.</li>
<li><strong>Performance Optimized:</strong> Batch processing to handle large media libraries.</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
<p>This plugin connects to external third-party services to provide specific features. Below is a detailed disclosure of each service used:</p>
<h4>Pexels API</h4>
<p>This plugin includes an optional “Stock Images” feature that integrates with the <strong>Pexels API</strong> to search and import free stock photos directly into your site.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>What it does:</strong> Provides a searchable library of free-to-use stock images within the “Stock Images” tab.</li>
<li><strong>When data is sent:</strong> Only when you actively search for images or import a specific photo. No data is sent automatically or in the background.</li>
<li><strong>What data is sent:</strong> Your search terms and pagination preferences are sent to Pexels. Your Pexels API key (if provided in Settings) is sent as an authorization header.</li>
<li><strong>Service Provider:</strong> Pexels (Canva Pty Ltd)</li>
<li><strong>Terms of Use:</strong> <a href="https://www.pexels.com/terms-of-service/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.pexels.com/terms-of-service/</a></li>
<li><strong>Privacy Policy:</strong> <a href="https://www.pexels.com/privacy-policy/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.pexels.com/privacy-policy/</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Development</h3>
<p>This plugin uses <code>@wordpress/scripts</code> for building the admin dashboard React application. The human-readable source code is located in the <code>admin/dashboard/</code> directory. To build the assets:</p>
<ol>
<li>Run <code>npm install</code> to install dependencies.</li>
<li>Run <code>npm run build</code> to compile the production assets into <code>assets/admin/</code>.</li>
</ol>


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