Naqeeb Ul Rehman

Media Purge gives you complete visibility into your WordPress media library, surfaces every file that is not used anywhere on your site, and lets you clean it up safely — without any risk of breaking live content.
Whether you have a small blog or a large WooCommerce store, media libraries accumulate hundreds of forgotten files over time. Media Purge makes it effortless to spot them, verify whether they are truly unused, and move them to a recoverable trash — not a permanent delete.
Free to use. All core cleanup features are available at no cost — scan, review, trash, restore, export. No scan limits, no file caps. A paid upgrade tier with advanced automation features is planned for a future release; those features are clearly marked “Coming Soon” inside the plugin.
<h3>Free Features</h3>
Smart Unused Media Scanner 
Scans post content, post meta (featured images, WooCommerce product galleries), theme customizer options, widget areas, and all major page builder data (Elementor, Divi, WPBakery, Beaver Builder). Results show the exact file size so you know how much storage you will reclaim.
“Used In” Display 
Each media item shows exactly where it is used — post title, post type, and context (e.g. Featured Image in “About Us”, Elementor widget in “Home”) — with a direct link to edit that post. Never accidentally delete a file that is still in use.
Safe Trash Flow 
Files are moved to an internal trash, not permanently deleted. By default they remain recoverable for 30 days. The retention window is adjustable in Settings.
Recovery Tab 
Browse all trashed media, restore individual files to your live library in one click, or bulk-restore. Permanently delete only when you are ready.
Storage Analytics Dashboard 
See a visual breakdown of your total media storage by file type (Images / Videos / Audio / Documents / Other) with colour-coded segments. At-a-glance stats show total media count, total unused count, total storage size, and potential savings.
Duplicate Detection (View) 
Automatically groups files that are byte-for-byte identical using MD5 hashing. See every duplicate group with its total wasted storage. One-click duplicate merge is coming in a future release.
Type Filter & CSV Export 
Filter unused media by file type in one click. Export the full unused media list to CSV for offline review or reporting.
Pagination & Bulk Actions 
Handles large libraries with 30-items-per-page load-more pagination. Bulk select, bulk trash, and bulk whitelist any number of files at once.
Whitelist 
Files can be whitelisted so the scanner never flags them again, even if no URL reference is found.
Page Builder Support (Free) 
Deep scanning of Elementor JSON data, Divi page meta, WPBakery shortcodes, and Beaver Builder layout data.
<h3>Features Coming in a Future Release</h3>
The following features are currently in development and will be part of a paid upgrade tier. They are clearly labelled “Coming Soon” inside the plugin.
<ul>
<li>One-click Duplicate Merge — keep the first copy, rewrite all references, delete the rest automatically.</li>
<li>Scheduled Auto-Cleanup — set a recurring schedule to automatically trash unused media older than N days, with optional email summary.</li>
<li>Advanced Storage Analytics — historical storage trend charts and a hosting cost estimator.</li>
<li>Virtual Folder Organizer — organise attachments into logical virtual folders without touching the server directory structure.</li>
</ul>
Core cleanup (scan → review → trash → restore) will always be free.
<h3>Who Is This For?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Non-technical site owners — the interface walks you through every step; no FTP, no command line.</li>
<li>Bloggers and content sites with years of uploaded but unreferenced media.</li>
<li>WooCommerce stores that have updated product images many times.</li>
<li>Agencies managing multiple client sites.</li>
<li>Developers who want a safe, auditable media cleanup workflow.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Compatibility</h3>
WordPress: 5.8 or higher (tested up to 6.7). 
PHP: 7.4 or higher. 
Multisite: single-site installs only (multisite support is planned).
 Plugin / Theme 
 What is scanned
 Elementor 
 All image widgets, background images, and gallery elements inside Elementor JSON data
 Divi Builder (plugin or theme) 
 Images embedded in Divi module meta and layout data
 WPBakery Page Builder 
 Images referenced inside <code>[vc_*]</code> shortcode attributes
 Beaver Builder 
 Images stored in Beaver Builder layout posts
 WooCommerce 
 Product featured image and all product gallery images
 Gutenberg / Block Editor 
 Image, gallery, cover, media-text, and all core blocks that store attachment IDs
 Classic Editor 
 All <code><img></code> tags and <code>[gallery]</code> shortcodes in post content
 Widgets & Theme Customizer 
 Any upload URLs stored in widget options or theme mod values

Media Purge

Find and safely remove unused media, detect duplicates, and reclaim disk space — free to use with advanced paid features planned.

Md. Nahid Hasan

Media Wipe is a powerful and secure WordPress plugin that provides comprehensive media library management capabilities. With revolutionary AI-powered unused media detection, professional DataTable interfaces, advanced confirmation systems, and detailed audit logging, it’s the smartest and safest way to clean up your WordPress media library.
Key Features:
<ul>
<li>AI-Powered Unused Media Detection – Revolutionary intelligent scanning identifies truly unused media files with confidence scoring (High/Medium/Low)</li>
<li>Professional DataTable Interface – Modern, responsive tables with search, sorting, pagination, and bulk selection for both Delete Selected and Delete Unused features</li>
<li>Smart Content Analysis – Scans posts, pages, widgets, menus, and theme files for comprehensive media usage detection</li>
<li>Confidence Scoring System – 0-100% confidence scores with visual badges help you make safe deletion decisions</li>
<li>Delete Selected Media – Browse and select specific media files using advanced DataTable with thumbnails, file information, and individual delete options</li>
<li>Delete Unused Media – AI-powered detection with “Select High Confidence Only” for safest automated cleanup</li>
<li>Delete All Media – Complete media library cleanup with multi-step confirmation process and backup verification</li>
<li>Deletion History & Audit Logging – Professional DataTable showing all deletion activities with timestamps, user information, and detailed logs</li>
<li>Dashboard Overview – Comprehensive statistics, recent activity, and quick action buttons</li>
<li>Advanced Safety Features – Multiple confirmation layers, backup verification, and rate limiting prevent accidental deletions</li>
<li>Mobile-Optimized Interface – Fully responsive design with touch-friendly controls and horizontal scrolling tables</li>
</ul>
DataTable Features:
<ul>
<li>Professional responsive tables with search, sort, and pagination</li>
<li>Bulk selection with “Select All” and “Select None” controls</li>
<li>Individual file actions (delete single files)</li>
<li>Thumbnail previews with hover effects</li>
<li>File type badges and size information</li>
<li>Cross-page selection support for large media libraries</li>
<li>Mobile-optimized with horizontal scrolling</li>
</ul>
Delete Selected Media:
<ul>
<li>Browse all media files in professional DataTable format</li>
<li>Search and filter by filename, type, or upload date</li>
<li>Select individual files or use bulk selection</li>
<li>Thumbnail previews for images, icons for documents</li>
<li>Individual delete buttons for single file removal</li>
<li>Real-time selection counter and delete button state</li>
</ul>
Delete Unused Media (AI-Powered):
<ul>
<li>Intelligent scanning with confidence scoring (0-100%)</li>
<li>Visual confidence badges: High (90-100%), Medium (75-89%), Low (0-74%)</li>
<li>“Select High Confidence Only” for safest automated cleanup</li>
<li>Scans posts, pages, widgets, menus, and theme files</li>
<li>Real-time scan progress with file counts and status</li>
<li>Advanced filtering by confidence level</li>
</ul>
Dashboard Overview:
<ul>
<li>Media library statistics with file counts by type</li>
<li>Total storage usage calculation</li>
<li>Recent deletion activity timeline</li>
<li>Quick action buttons for all features</li>
<li>Modern hero section with key metrics</li>
<li>System information and plugin status</li>
</ul>
Deletion History & Audit Logging:
<ul>
<li>Professional DataTable showing all deletion activities</li>
<li>Detailed logs with timestamps, user info, and IP addresses</li>
<li>Activity and security event tracking</li>
<li>Configurable logging (enable/disable)</li>
<li>Log clearing functionality</li>
<li>Export capabilities for compliance</li>
</ul>
Security & Safety Features:
<ul>
<li>Nonce verification for all operations</li>
<li>Capability-based access control (manage_options required)</li>
<li>CSRF protection and input validation</li>
<li>Rate limiting to prevent abuse (configurable limits per hour)</li>
<li>Multi-step confirmation processes with backup verification</li>
<li>Comprehensive audit trails and activity logging</li>
<li>Security headers implementation</li>
</ul>
Use Cases:
<ul>
<li>Site Cleanup: Intelligently identify and remove unused media files from multiple site imports or theme changes</li>
<li>Development to Production: Clean up development sites before going live with AI-powered unused media detection</li>
<li>Storage Optimization: Reduce hosting costs by removing truly unused media files with confidence scoring</li>
<li>Website Redesigns: Safely bulk delete old media files during complete website overhauls</li>
<li>Media Library Maintenance: Keep organized and efficient media libraries with automated unused file detection</li>
<li>Compliance & Auditing: Track all deletion activities with detailed logs for business compliance requirements</li>
<li>Large Media Management: Efficiently manage media libraries with 1000+ files using professional DataTable interfaces</li>
</ul>
Performance & Technical:
<ul>
<li>Memory-efficient batch processing for large operations (1000+ files)</li>
<li>Optimized database queries with early exit scanning</li>
<li>Professional DataTables.net integration for responsive interfaces</li>
<li>Caching and performance optimizations</li>
<li>AJAX-powered operations with progress tracking</li>
<li>Mobile-optimized responsive design</li>
</ul>
WordPress Compatibility:
<ul>
<li>Fully tested with WordPress 6.8 (latest version)</li>
<li>Compatible with WordPress 5.0 and above</li>
<li>Works with PHP 7.4 to 8.3</li>
<li>Single-site installations (multisite support planned)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, documentation, and feature requests, please visit: 
* Plugin Dashboard: Access comprehensive statistics and quick actions within WordPress admin 
* Deletion History: View detailed audit logs and manage logging settings 
* Author website: https://mdnahidhasan.netlify.app 
* WordPress.org support forums: Community support and discussions
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
Media Wipe respects your privacy and follows WordPress privacy best practices: 
* The plugin only logs activities when logging is enabled in Deletion History settings 
* All logs are stored locally in your WordPress database 
* No data is transmitted to external servers or third parties 
* User information is only logged for audit and security purposes 
* You can enable/disable logging and clear all logs at any time from the Deletion History page 
* IP addresses and user information are logged only for security audit purposes
<h3>Credits</h3>
Developed by Md. Nahid Hasan with a focus on security, usability, and WordPress best practices.
<h3>License</h3>
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. For details, visit <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</a>.

Media Wipe

AI-powered WordPress media management with intelligent unused media detection and enterprise security. Transform your cleanup workflow!

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