WPCreatix

Media Sweep: The Ultimate WordPress Media Library Cleaner
Media Sweep is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to help you reclaim valuable server space by identifying and safely removing unused media files from your WordPress site. Whether you’re dealing with orphaned attachments, forgotten uploads, or files left behind by themes and plugins, Media Sweep provides a comprehensive solution to keep your media library clean and organized.
Perfect for bloggers, agencies, e-commerce sites, and any WordPress website looking to optimize storage space and improve site performance.
🚀 Key Benefits:
✅ Reclaim Server Space – Remove unused files and free up valuable storage 
✅ Improve Site Performance – Faster backups and reduced server load 
✅ Safe & Reversible – Files moved to trash folder, not permanently deleted 
✅ Smart Detection – Advanced algorithms identify truly unused files 
✅ Batch Operations – Process multiple files efficiently 
✅ Detailed Analytics – Comprehensive scan reports and file insights
<h3>🎯 Core Features</h3>
<h3>🔍 Dual Scan Modes</h3>
Media Library Scan 
* Scans all media attachments in your WordPress library 
* Checks for usage in posts, pages, and custom fields 
* Detects thumbnail and size variations 
* Identifies gallery shortcodes and blocks 
* Fast and efficient for large media libraries 
* Recommended for most WordPress sites
File System Scan 
* Deep scan of your uploads directory 
* Finds orphaned files not in the media library 
* Detects cache and temporary files 
* Identifies theme and plugin generated files 
* Comprehensive but may take longer to complete 
* Best for sites with file management plugins
<h3>📊 Smart File Detection</h3>
<ul>
<li>Usage Analysis – Checks posts, pages, custom fields, and widgets</li>
<li>Database Scanning – Searches content for file references</li>
<li>Shortcode Detection – Identifies gallery and media shortcodes</li>
<li>Block Analysis – Scans Gutenberg blocks for media usage</li>
<li>Plugin Integration – Detects files used by popular plugins</li>
<li>Theme Assets – Identifies theme-related media files</li>
</ul>
<h3>🗂️ Advanced File Management</h3>
<ul>
<li>Status Classification – Files categorized as In Use, Unused, or Orphaned</li>
<li>Bulk Actions – Select and process multiple files at once</li>
<li>Smart Filtering – Filter by file type, status, date, and directory</li>
<li>Search Functionality – Quickly find specific files</li>
<li>Preview Mode – View files before taking action</li>
<li>Detailed File Info – Size, type, usage locations, and more</li>
</ul>
<h3>🛡️ Safety Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trash System – Files moved to secure trash folder, not deleted</li>
<li>Restore Capability – Easily restore accidentally removed files</li>
<li>Backup Integration – Works with popular backup plugins</li>
<li>Progress Monitoring – Real-time scan progress with pause/resume</li>
<li>System Resources – Intelligent resource management prevents timeouts</li>
<li>Rollback Protection – Safe operations with detailed logging</li>
</ul>
<h3>📈 Comprehensive Analytics</h3>
<ul>
<li>Scan History – Track all previous scans and results</li>
<li>Storage Statistics – See exactly how much space you’ve reclaimed</li>
<li>File Breakdown – Detailed analysis by file type and status</li>
<li>Usage Patterns – Understand your media library usage</li>
<li>Performance Metrics – Scan duration and processing statistics</li>
</ul>
<h3>🚀 Easy 3-Step Process</h3>
Step 1: Choose Scan Type 
* Select Media Library or File System scan based on your needs 
* Configure advanced options for thorough analysis
Step 2: Run the Scan 
* Watch real-time progress as Media Sweep analyzes your files 
* Pause and resume scans as needed without losing progress
Step 3: Review & Clean 
* Browse detected files with detailed information 
* Use bulk actions to efficiently process multiple files 
* Restore files from trash if needed
<h3>🔧 Advanced Configuration</h3>
<ul>
<li>Scan Options – Deep scan, thumbnail inclusion, custom field checking</li>
<li>File Type Filters – Focus on specific file types (images, documents, etc.)</li>
<li>Directory Exclusions – Skip specific folders during scans</li>
<li>Performance Settings – Adjust batch sizes and resource limits</li>
<li>Automation Rules – Set up automatic cleanup schedules (planned for future versions)</li>
</ul>
<h3>💡 Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li>Content Creators – Bloggers and publishers with large media libraries</li>
<li>Web Agencies – Managing multiple client sites efficiently</li>
<li>E-commerce Sites – Cleaning up product images and assets</li>
<li>Membership Sites – Optimizing user-generated content</li>
<li>Portfolio Sites – Managing large image collections</li>
<li>News Sites – Handling high-volume media uploads</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
Need help with Media Sweep? We’re here to assist!
<ul>
<li>Support Forum: <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/media-sweep/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org support forum</a></li>
<li>Feature Requests: <a href="https://wpcreatix.com/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">Submit ideas and suggestions</a></li>
<li>Bug Reports: <a href="https://wpcreatix.com/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">Report issues for quick resolution</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
Media Sweep respects your privacy and does not collect or transmit any personal data. All file analysis and cleanup operations are performed locally on your server. No external services are contacted during plugin operation.
<h3>Credits</h3>
Media Sweep is crafted with ❤️ by the <a href="https://wpcreatix.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WPCreatix</a> team. We’re passionate about creating tools that help WordPress users optimize and maintain their websites efficiently.
Special thanks to the WordPress community for their continuous feedback and support in making this plugin better.

Media Sweep – WordPress Media Cleaner

Clean up your WordPress Media Library by finding and removing unused files. Safely scan, preview, and sweep away orphaned media to keep your site fast …

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WPMagic

Automatically delete old or outdated WordPress posts safely — keep your site clean, fast, and relevant. 
Delete Old Posts plugin lets you automatically remove outdated content from your WordPress site with ease. 
Schedule deletions, filter by category, tag, post type, or status, and optionally redirect deleted posts to relevant pages to preserve SEO. 
Perfect for bloggers, news sites, e-commerce stores, and anyone who wants a clean, optimized site without manual cleanup.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>🕒 Automatic Deletion – Schedule post deletions automatically — no manual work needed. </li>
<li>🗂️ Flexible Filtering – Choose which posts to delete based on date, category, tag, post type, authors, or status. </li>
<li>🚫 Exclude Important Posts – Protect specific posts from deletion. </li>
<li>🔁 SEO-Friendly Redirects – Automatically redirect deleted posts to their closest match or a custom URL (optional). </li>
<li>💾 Safe & Controlled – Logs every deletion for easy review, so you always know what happened (coming soon). </li>
<li>🧰 Supports Custom Post Types – Works with any posts type.</li>
<li>🔄 “Set It and Forget It” Automation – Once configured, it keeps your site clean automatically. </li>
<li>💡 Lightweight & Fast – No bloat, minimal database load, and compatible with all major themes and plugins. </li>
<li>❌ Delete the post permanently (PRO version).</li>
<li>❌ Delete post attachments 📎 🏞️ when the post is deleted (PRO version).</li>
</ul>
<h3>Why You Might Need This Plugin</h3>
Keeping your WordPress site clean and relevant is important — but deleting old content manually takes time. 
This plugin helps you automatically remove outdated posts, drafts, or custom content types on a schedule, based on your rules.
You might need this plugin if:
<ul>
<li>📰 You run a blog with time-sensitive posts (e.g., events, announcements, deals) that should disappear after a certain date. </li>
<li>🏪 You manage a WooCommerce store and want to automatically remove expired or seasonal products. </li>
<li>🎓 You run a membership, e-learning, or event site with temporary content that should be cleaned up regularly. </li>
<li>🗞️ You operate a news or magazine site and want to auto-delete posts older than 30, 60, or 90 days to keep your archive light. </li>
<li>⚙️ You’re a developer or site maintainer managing multiple WordPress installations and need a reliable cleanup automation tool. </li>
<li>🧠 You care about SEO and performance, and want to remove outdated or low-value content safely — optionally redirecting deleted posts to newer ones. </li>
<li>✅ You simply want a “set it and forget it” way to keep your WordPress dashboard clean and your site running fast.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Supported languages:</h3>
<ul>
<li>English</li>
<li>Deutsch</li>
<li>Nederlands</li>
<li>Français</li>
<li>Italiana</li>
<li>Norwegian</li>
<li>Hindi</li>
<li>Bengali</li>
</ul>
If you want, you can help <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/delete-old-posts-programmatically/" rel="nofollow ugc">translate</a> the “Delete old posts automatically” plugin into another language. Many thanks! 
Please note that there are no guarantees that translations from the original English are accurate.

Delete Posts automatically

Cannot delete pages (only posts).

The Delete Posts Automatically plugin keeps your website clean by programmatically deleting posts using a wide range of powerful filters.

Media Sweep – WordPress Media Cleaner vs Delete Posts automatically