WPCreatix

<p><strong>Media Sweep: The Ultimate WordPress Media Library Cleaner</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Perfect for bloggers, agencies, e-commerce sites, and any WordPress website looking to optimize storage space and improve site performance.</p>
<p>🚀 <strong>Key Benefits:</strong></p>
<p>✅ <strong>Reclaim Server Space</strong> – Remove unused files and free up valuable storage<br />
✅ <strong>Improve Site Performance</strong> – Faster backups and reduced server load<br />
✅ <strong>Safe & Reversible</strong> – Files moved to trash folder, not permanently deleted<br />
✅ <strong>Smart Detection</strong> – Advanced algorithms identify truly unused files<br />
✅ <strong>Batch Operations</strong> – Process multiple files efficiently<br />
✅ <strong>Detailed Analytics</strong> – Comprehensive scan reports and file insights</p>
<h3>🎯 Core Features</h3>
<h3>🔍 Dual Scan Modes</h3>
<p><strong>Media Library Scan</strong><br />
* Scans all media attachments in your WordPress library<br />
* Checks for usage in posts, pages, and custom fields<br />
* Detects thumbnail and size variations<br />
* Identifies gallery shortcodes and blocks<br />
* Fast and efficient for large media libraries<br />
* <em>Recommended for most WordPress sites</em></p>
<p><strong>File System Scan</strong><br />
* Deep scan of your uploads directory<br />
* Finds orphaned files not in the media library<br />
* Detects cache and temporary files<br />
* Identifies theme and plugin generated files<br />
* Comprehensive but may take longer to complete<br />
* <em>Best for sites with file management plugins</em></p>
<h3>📊 Smart File Detection</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Usage Analysis</strong> – Checks posts, pages, custom fields, and widgets</li>
<li><strong>Database Scanning</strong> – Searches content for file references</li>
<li><strong>Shortcode Detection</strong> – Identifies gallery and media shortcodes</li>
<li><strong>Block Analysis</strong> – Scans Gutenberg blocks for media usage</li>
<li><strong>Plugin Integration</strong> – Detects files used by popular plugins</li>
<li><strong>Theme Assets</strong> – Identifies theme-related media files</li>
</ul>
<h3>🗂️ Advanced File Management</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Status Classification</strong> – Files categorized as In Use, Unused, or Orphaned</li>
<li><strong>Bulk Actions</strong> – Select and process multiple files at once</li>
<li><strong>Smart Filtering</strong> – Filter by file type, status, date, and directory</li>
<li><strong>Search Functionality</strong> – Quickly find specific files</li>
<li><strong>Preview Mode</strong> – View files before taking action</li>
<li><strong>Detailed File Info</strong> – Size, type, usage locations, and more</li>
</ul>
<h3>🛡️ Safety Features</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Trash System</strong> – Files moved to secure trash folder, not deleted</li>
<li><strong>Restore Capability</strong> – Easily restore accidentally removed files</li>
<li><strong>Backup Integration</strong> – Works with popular backup plugins</li>
<li><strong>Progress Monitoring</strong> – Real-time scan progress with pause/resume</li>
<li><strong>System Resources</strong> – Intelligent resource management prevents timeouts</li>
<li><strong>Rollback Protection</strong> – Safe operations with detailed logging</li>
</ul>
<h3>📈 Comprehensive Analytics</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Scan History</strong> – Track all previous scans and results</li>
<li><strong>Storage Statistics</strong> – See exactly how much space you’ve reclaimed</li>
<li><strong>File Breakdown</strong> – Detailed analysis by file type and status</li>
<li><strong>Usage Patterns</strong> – Understand your media library usage</li>
<li><strong>Performance Metrics</strong> – Scan duration and processing statistics</li>
</ul>
<h3>🚀 Easy 3-Step Process</h3>
<p><strong>Step 1: Choose Scan Type</strong><br />
* Select Media Library or File System scan based on your needs<br />
* Configure advanced options for thorough analysis</p>
<p><strong>Step 2: Run the Scan</strong><br />
* Watch real-time progress as Media Sweep analyzes your files<br />
* Pause and resume scans as needed without losing progress</p>
<p><strong>Step 3: Review & Clean</strong><br />
* Browse detected files with detailed information<br />
* Use bulk actions to efficiently process multiple files<br />
* Restore files from trash if needed</p>
<h3>🔧 Advanced Configuration</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Scan Options</strong> – Deep scan, thumbnail inclusion, custom field checking</li>
<li><strong>File Type Filters</strong> – Focus on specific file types (images, documents, etc.)</li>
<li><strong>Directory Exclusions</strong> – Skip specific folders during scans</li>
<li><strong>Performance Settings</strong> – Adjust batch sizes and resource limits</li>
<li><strong>Automation Rules</strong> – Set up automatic cleanup schedules (planned for future versions)</li>
</ul>
<h3>💡 Perfect For</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Content Creators</strong> – Bloggers and publishers with large media libraries</li>
<li><strong>Web Agencies</strong> – Managing multiple client sites efficiently</li>
<li><strong>E-commerce Sites</strong> – Cleaning up product images and assets</li>
<li><strong>Membership Sites</strong> – Optimizing user-generated content</li>
<li><strong>Portfolio Sites</strong> – Managing large image collections</li>
<li><strong>News Sites</strong> – Handling high-volume media uploads</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>Need help with Media Sweep? We’re here to assist!</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Support Forum:</strong> <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/media-sweep/" rel="ugc">WordPress.org support forum</a></li>
<li><strong>Feature Requests:</strong> <a href="https://wpcreatix.com/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">Submit ideas and suggestions</a></li>
<li><strong>Bug Reports:</strong> <a href="https://wpcreatix.com/contact/" rel="nofollow ugc">Report issues for quick resolution</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Special thanks to the WordPress community for their continuous feedback and support in making this plugin better.</p>


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 …

Dōvy Paukstys

Redux

Kev Provance

<p>Redux was built by developers for developers. We save you months if not years in your development time. Everything we do is to help innovation in the industry.</p>
<h4>♥️ What the Plugin does?</h4>
<p>Redux is a simple, genuinely extensible, and fully responsive options framework for WordPress themes and plugins. Built on the WordPress Settings API; Redux supports many field types, custom error handling, custom fields & validation types, and import/export functionality.</p>
<p>But what does Redux actually DO? We don’t believe that theme and plugin developers should have to reinvent the wheel every time they start work on a project. Redux simplifies the development cycle by providing a streamlined, extensible framework for developers to build on. Through a simple, well-documented config file, third-party developers can build out an options panel limited only by their imagination in a fraction of the time it would take to build from the ground up!</p>
<h4>🚀 What fields does Redux offer?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Accordion</li>
<li>ACE Editor</li>
<li>Background</li>
<li>Border</li>
<li>Box Shadow</li>
<li>Button Set</li>
<li>Checkbox / Multi-Check</li>
<li>Color (WordPress Native)</li>
<li>Color Gradient</li>
<li>Color Palette</li>
<li>Color RGBA</li>
<li>Color Scheme</li>
<li>Content</li>
<li>Custom Fonts</li>
<li>Customizer</li>
<li>Date</li>
<li>Date/Time</li>
<li>Dimensions (Height/Width)</li>
<li>Divide (Divider)</li>
<li>Editor (WordPress Native)</li>
<li>Gallery (WordPress Native)</li>
<li>Google Maps</li>
<li>Icon Select</li>
<li>Image Select (Patterns/Presets)</li>
<li>Import/Export</li>
<li>Info (Header/Notice)</li>
<li>JS Button</li>
<li>Link Color</li>
<li>Media (WordPress Native)</li>
<li>Metaboxes</li>
<li>Multi Media</li>
<li>Multi-Text</li>
<li>Palette</li>
<li>Password</li>
<li>Radio (w/ WordPress Data)</li>
<li>Raw (HTML/PHP/MarkDown)</li>
<li>Repeater</li>
<li>Section (Indent and Group Fields)</li>
<li>Select (Select/Multi-Select w/ Select2 & WordPress Data)</li>
<li>Select Image</li>
<li>Slider (Drag a Handle)</li>
<li>Slides (Multiple Images, Titles, and Descriptions)</li>
<li>Social Profiles</li>
<li>Sortable (Drag/Drop Checkbox/Input Fields)</li>
<li>Sorter (Drag/Drop Manager – Works great for content blocks)</li>
<li>Spacing (Margin/Padding/Absolute)</li>
<li>Spinner</li>
<li>Switch</li>
<li>Tabbed</li>
<li>Taxonomy Metaboxes</li>
<li>Text</li>
<li>Textarea</li>
<li>Typography</li>
<li>User Profile Metaboxes</li>
<p> * The most advanced typography module complete with preview, Google fonts, and auto-css output!</p>
<li>User Profile Metaboxes</li>
<li>Widget Areas (Classic Widgets only)</li>
</ul>
<h4>🎉Additional Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Full value escaping</li>
<li>Required – Link visibility from parent fields. Set this to affect the visibility of the field on the parent’s value. Fully nested with multiple required parents possible.</li>
<li>Output CSS Automatically – Redux generates CSS and the appropriate Google Fonts stylesheets for you on select fields. You need to only specify the CSS selector to apply the CSS to (limited to certain fields).</li>
<li>Compiler integration! A custom hook runs when any fields with the argument `compile => true` are changed.</li>
<li>Field validation and sanitization</li>
<li>Field and section disabling</li>
<li>Oh, and did we mention a fully integrated Google Fonts setup that will make you so happy you’ll want to cry?</li>
</ul>
<h4>👍 BE A CONTRIBUTOR</h4>
<p>If you want to help with translations, <a href="https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/redux-framework" rel="nofollow ugc">go to the Translation Portal at translate.wordpress.org</a>.</p>
<p>You can also contribute code via our <a href="https://github.com/reduxframework/redux-framework/" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub Repository</a>. Be sure to use our develop branch to submit pull requests.</p>
<h4>📝 Documentation and Support</h4>
<ul>
<li>We have extremely extensive docs. Please visit [https://devs.redux.io/](https://devs.redux.io). If that doesn’t solve your issue, search [the issue tracker on GitHub](https://github.com/reduxframework/redux-framework/issues). If you can’t locate any topics that pertain to your particular problem, [post a new issue](https://github.com/reduxframework/redux-framework/issues/new) for it. Before you submit an issue, please read [our contributing requirements](https://github.com/redux-framework/redux-framework/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md). We build on the dev version and push it to WordPress.org when we confirm Redux is stable and ready for release.</li>
<li>If you have additional questions, reach out to us at support@redux.io</li>
</ul>
<h4>⚡ Like the Redux Plugin?</h4>
<ul>
<li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reduxframework" rel="nofollow ugc">Facebook 💬</a></li>
<li><strong>Rate us 5 ⭐ stars</strong> on <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/redux-framework/reviews/?filter=5/#new-post" rel="ugc">WordPress.org</a></li>
<li>Follow us on Twitter 🐦: <a href="https://twitter.com/reduxframework" rel="nofollow ugc">@ReduxFramework</a></li>
</ul>
<h4>🔐 Privacy</h4>
<p>Redux does not interact with end users on your website. If a product is using Redux, the option panel will cease to function without Redux.</p>
<p>For more details on our privacy policy: <a href="https://redux.io/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">https://redux.io/privacy</a><br />
For more details on our terms and conditions: <a href="https://redux.io/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">https://redux.io/terms</a></p>
<p>NOTE: Redux is not intended to be used on its own. It requires a config file provided by a third-party theme or plugin developer to actually do anything cool!</p>


Redux Framework


I'm lovin it, über pro plugin, well done!


Amazing to create option fields

Redux is a simple, truly extensible, and fully responsive options framework for WordPress themes and plugins. It ships with an integrated demo.

Media Sweep – WordPress Media Cleaner vs Redux Framework