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


I installed Media Sweep expecting it to identify and help clean unused media files, but the plugin does not actually do that.



What it really does is just list media files. It does not clearly detect which files are unused or show reliable information about where a file is being used. You still have to manually inspect each item and guess whether it’s safe to delete.



If I have to manually verify every single file myself, then this plugin provides no real value. At that point, it’s no better than browsing the uploads folder directly.



For sites with a large media library, this becomes a huge waste of time. A media cleaner should:




Clearly mark used vs unused files



Show where a file is referenced (post/page/custom field)



Offer safe, confident cleanup options




Unfortunately, Media Sweep does none of this. The name and description are misleading, and the plugin does not solve the actual problem it claims to address.



Not recommended if you’re looking for a real unused media cleaner.


Very misleading – no real “unused media” cleaning

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 …

mooberrydreams

Mooberry Book Manager is an easy-to-use system for authors to add books to their WordPress websites.
NOTE: <a href="https://www.mooberrybookmanager.com/upgrading-to-mooberry-book-manager-5/" rel="nofollow ugc">Please read this information about updating to version 5 of Mooberry Book Manager and consider installing version 5 now.</a>
No coding is necessary to use Mooberry Book Manager. Adding books is as easy as filling out a form. Include as much or as little information as you want, including the book cover, links to purchase the book, reviews of the book, an excerpt, and more.
Each book can be linked to as many book store retailers to you want. You can even use your affiliate links!
Mooberry Book Manager will create a page for each book, ensuring a consistent look on all of your pages.
Organize your book into grids with just a few clicks. Grids can include all of your books or a selection of books, and you choose how they are ordered. You can create multiple grids; for example, an “Available Now” page and a “Coming Soon” page. Grids update automatically when you edit or add books. Set it and forget it!
Feature books on your sidebar with four options:
<ul>
<li>A random book</li>
<li>The newest book</li>
<li>A book that’s coming soon</li>
<li>A specific book</li>
</ul>
Mooberry Book Manager works with your chosen theme to provide a consistent look throughout your website.
Requires WordPress 3.8+ and Javascript.
Getting Started with Mooberry Book Manager
After installing and activating Mooberry Book Manager, you’ll now have a Books menu. Use that to add your books to your website.
In order for your books to appear on your website, you need to add a Book Grid and/or a Widget.
To Add a Book Grid:
<ul>
<li>Go to Book Grids -> Add New</li>
<li>Give the Book Grid a name to help you remember what kind of grid it is</li>
<li>Choose the books, grouping, and sort order</li>
<li>Save the grid. You will be shown a shortcode. Copy the entire shortcode.</li>
<li>On any page, blog post, etc. paste the shortcode into the text editor.</li>
<li>Save your page and view it. Click on any book to see the details of the book.</li>
</ul>
To Add a Widget:
<ul>
<li>Go to Appearance -> Widget</li>
<li>Drag the Mooberry Book Manager Book Widget to the Widget Area of your choice</li>
<li>Choose the book to display</li>
<li>Save the widget and view your website. Click on the book cover to get the details of the book.</li>
</ul>
Need more?
Premium features are available, from adding multiple authors to creating your own fields to advanced grid filtering and pagination, and more! <a href="https://www.mooberrybookmanager.com/pricing/" rel="nofollow ugc">See the details here.</a>
Additonal questions?
Check out the <a href="http://mooberry-book-manager.helpscoutdocs.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">documentation and support page.</a>
Want regular updates?
<ul>
<li><a href="http://eepurl.com/bwXBPH" rel="nofollow ugc">Subscribe to Mooberry Dreams’ mailing list</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MooberryDreams" rel="nofollow ugc">Like Mooberry Dreams on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mooberrybookmanager/" rel="nofollow ugc">Join the Mooberry Book Manager Users Group on Facebook</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>Translations</h4>
<ul>
<li>English</li>
<li>German</li>
<li>French</li>
<li>Serbo-Croatian</li>
<li>Spanish</li>
<li>Russian</li>
<li>Italian</li>
<li>Greek</li>
<li>Brazilian Portuguese</li>
<li>Chinese</li>
</ul>
NOTE: <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/mooberry-book-manager/" rel="nofollow ugc">Mooberry Book Manager is translatable.</a>
<ul>
<li>Thanks to <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/thrakonia" rel="nofollow ugc">Kathrin Hamann</a> for providing the German translation!</li>
<li>Thanks to <a href="https://100son.net/" rel="nofollow ugc">Cyrille Sanson</a> for providing the French translation!</li>
<li>Thanks to <a href="http://www.webhostinggeeks.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Web Hosting Geeks</a> for the Serbo-Croatian translation!</li>
<li>Thanks to Ana Gomez for the Spanish translation!</li>
<li>Thanks to Sergey Kryukov for the Russian translation!</li>
<li>Thanks to Fabrizio Guidicini for the Italian translation!</li>
<li>Thanks to Eleni Linaki for the Greek translation!</li>
<li>Thanks to Vinicius Cubas Brand for the Brazilian Portuguese translation!</li>
<li>Thanks to Jin Gu for the Chinese translation!</li>
</ul>

Mooberry Book Manager

I've looked at alternatives to create catalogs of books for sale on websites, and this is the one that comes closest to the ideal. I use it as the basis for our book listings on the website of a mid-sized publisher.

The plugin author has also been very helpful and responsive to support and feature requests.

Best all around for book catalogs

Sell books via Amazon and other retailers directly from your author website with this easy-to-use system. Creates book pages, widgets, and book grids.

Media Sweep – WordPress Media Cleaner vs Mooberry Book Manager