Yuriy Stepanov

The pluginplug-in, with two additional SQL queries, joins the original data sample $wp_query->posts all meta fields, all files and images, for each image the direct url to small, medium, and large image is formed. There’s no need to use functions the_post_thumbnail and get_post_meta.
<h4>How it works</h4>
So let’s say we go to the home page of our blog, WordPress gives us a list of the latest 10 records. Let me remind you these are already in the global object in the array $wp_query-> posts. Let’s begin from creating a list of ID (number of records to which they are stored in the database).
<h4>Form the first SQL query:</h4>
<ul>
<li>$query = “SELECT $wpdb->posts.* FROM $wpdb->posts WHERE $wpdb->posts.post_parent IN(’21’,’29’,’30’,’35’,’38’,’42’,’46’,’48’,’49’,’55’) AND $wpdb->posts.post_parent 
AND $wpdb->posts.post_type = ‘attachment'”;</li>
</ul>
A normal translation is «find all the child entries for entries with the numbers (’21 ‘, ’29?, ’30 ‘, ’35?, ’38 ‘, ’42?, ’46 ‘, ’48?, ’49 ‘, ’55 ‘)». And the type of records required to be «attachment». That is, in short, we find all the files (attachment) which we downloaded for our 10 entries.
Again we form a list of ID: the first 10 ID entries and add the ID of files (attachments). Attachments as ordinary records are stored in one table – wp_posts.
<h4>Now we use the function update_meta_cache:</h4>
<ul>
<li>$all_meta = update_meta_cache(‘post’, $ar_all_id);</li>
</ul>
$ar_all_id – here are the original recordings and attachments
So everything just gets in the cache and subsequent calls get_post_meta will derive value from the cache. The rest is a matter of technique – the data must be carefully arranged, not mixing anything up. All meta fields are added to the $post->meta array, and files into an $post->files array and files are immediately sorted by number order (when downloading it, you can specify the sort order). 
In addition, for each file, if it is an image, the full path to the thumbnails is calculated: small (thumbnail), average (medium) and the complete picture (full).
<h4>WordPres 4:</h4>
The default filter is only connected to the main query using is_main_query(). 
Does not work in is_admin() or is_page().
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All Inclusive

The pluginplug-in, with two additional SQL queries, joins the original data sample $wp_query->posts all meta fields, all files and images.

ShortPixel

A free, fast, and easy-to-use Regenerate Thumbnails plugin, created and maintained by the team behind <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortpixel-image-optimiser/" rel="ugc">ShortPixel Image Optimizer</a>.
The reGenerate Thumbnails Advanced (RTA) plugin is ideal if you are switching to a new WordPress theme with different image sizes. It updates your old thumbnails to fit your new theme and the Pro version helps you clean up unused thumbnails, to ensure all your images have the perfect size.
Simplicity is the key with our plugin, it’s as easy as 3 clicks and you’re good to go 😉
Features: 
– You can choose to regenerate thumbnails only for featured images; 
– You can easily customize the thumbnail list by adding any number of additional thumbnail sizes to suit your needs; 
– You can select the preferred image quality for the regenerated thumbnails; 
– Clean, simple and user-friendly interface with a progress bar showing the percentage of regenerated images; 
– Statistics at the end of the process showing the total number of thumbnails regenerated; 
– “Resume” feature that picks up the regeneration process exactly where you left off if your browser processing tab closes unexpectedly or you have manually paused the process; 
– And fully integrated with <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortpixel-image-optimiser/" rel="ugc">ShortPixel Image Optimizer</a> for thumbnails compression and enhanced functionality;
PRO Features: 
You will find exciting features in the <a href="https://shortpixel.com/products/regenerate-thumbnails-advanced-pro?source=WPORG" rel="nofollow ugc">PRO version</a>, with more to come: 
– WP-CLI support to regenerate thumbnails. Especially useful for websites with a very large number of images, or when wp-admin resources are limited; 
– Automatic removal of outdated thumbnails that are no longer used; 
– You can choose to delete the metadata for missing images and thumbnails; 
– Remove missing images and thumbnails from the media library if they no longer exist on the disk, along with the associated metadata; 
– Automatically start image optimization with ShortPixel Image Optimizer immediately after regenerating the thumbnails; 
– Select intervals (last day, last week, last month or all images at once) for thumbnails regeneration as well as a custom interval of your choice;
Enhance Your WordPress website with the reGenerate Thumbnails Advanced Plugin
Managing images in the WordPress environment can sometimes be complex, but the reGenerate Thumbnails Advanced plugin simplifies this task, enhancing your website’s visual esthetics. More than just a standard WP thumbnail plugin, it offers unique features to improve the functionality and appeal of your website.
Easy Image Management for WordPress Users
One of the biggest challenges for WordPress website owners is keeping image sizes consistent. This is where our plugin comes into play, not only regenerating thumbnails but also changing the visual presentation of your website. Whether you’re updating a theme or revamping the look of your website, the reGenerate Thumbnails Advanced plugin will help you keep your images consistent and professional.
Regenerate Thumbnails Made Easy
For anyone who has ever experienced the need to regenerate thumbnails WordPress-wide, our plugin offers an intuitive and user-friendly approach. It is designed to fit perfectly in the WordPress environment, and ensures that your images are always presented in the best possible way without you having to laboriously adjust them manually.
Optimized Thumbnails for Improved Performance
Once you’ve successfully regenerated your thumbnails with Regenerate Thumbnails Advanced, the next step is a breeze. Easily optimize these thumbnails with ShortPixel Image Optimizer to significantly boost their performance. This integration not only ensures that your images are of the highest quality but also increases the overall efficiency of your website. With ShortPixel’s powerful optimization features, you can look forward to faster load times, improved SEO, and a better user experience.
A Versatile Tool for Different Needs
Whether you run a personal blog or a large e-commerce platform with WooCommerce, the reGenerate Thumbnails Advanced plugin is versatile enough to meet a variety of needs. It’s more than just regenerate thumbnails WooCommerce-style; it’s a comprehensive image management solution.
Optimize WordPress Thumbnails for Peak Performance
In the WordPress domain, the impact of thumbnails on website esthetics and performance cannot be overstated. Our plugin not only helps WordPress regenerate thumbnails but also optimizes these thumbnails for improved loading speed and quality, enhancing the overall user experience.
Full Control Over Your Thumbnails
The ability to force regenerate thumbnails gives you complete control over how your images are displayed. This aspect of the reGenerate Thumbnails Advanced plugin is particularly useful for those who frequently update their content and need their images to reflect these changes immediately.
Support: 
For support please contact us <a href="https://shortpixel.com/contact" rel="nofollow ugc">here</a> making sure you mention reGenerate Thumbnails Advanced (RTA) plugin.
Other plugins by <a href="https://shortpixel.com" rel="nofollow ugc">ShortPixel</a>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/fastpixel-website-accelerator/" rel="ugc">FastPixel Caching</a> – WP Optimization made easy</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortpixel-image-optimiser/" rel="ugc">ShortPixel Image Optimizer</a> – Image optimization & compression for all the images on your website, including WebP & AVIF delivery</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortpixel-adaptive-images/" rel="ugc">ShortPixel Adaptive Images</a> – On-the-fly image optimization & CDN delivery</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/enable-media-replace/" rel="ugc">Enable Media Replace</a> – Easily replace images or files in Media Library</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/resize-image-after-upload/" rel="ugc">Resize Image After Upload</a> – Automatically resize each uploaded image</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-svg-images/" rel="ugc">WP SVG Images</a> – Secure upload of SVG files to Media Library</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortpixel-critical-css/" rel="ugc">ShortPixel Critical CSS</a> – Automatically generate above-the-fold CSS for fatster loading times and better SEO scores</li>
</ul>
Get in touch!
<ul>
<li>Email <a href="https://shortpixel.com/contact" rel="nofollow ugc">https://shortpixel.com/contact</a></li>
<li>Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/shortpixel" rel="nofollow ugc">https://twitter.com/shortpixel</a></li>
</ul>

reGenerate Thumbnails Advanced

5 stars for this plugin that not only regenerates the thumbnails (which is what is supposed to do), but also lets you choose which ones you want to regenerate, which ones you want to delete, and it even lets you create new thumbnails!

Does what it says and more


Great plugin, still checking the site for now. But 250k previews were cleaned, which was caused by a poorly set template that generated 40 previews from each file. Many thanks for saving lot of hours work.


Top plugin, fast and reliable cleaning

Regenerate thumbnails quickly and easily, including forced regeneration; very useful when changing a theme or adding new thumbnail sizes.

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