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 …

YeKen

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Create a library of custom shortcodes and reusable content, and seamlessly insert them into your posts and pages for streamlined, consistent site updates. Plus, get a head start with a built-in selection of ready-made shortcodes to use out of the box.
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In addition to inserting them into your content, you can also configure them to automatically appear in your site’s header and footer. Or limit their display to desktop or mobile devices only.
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Quick example
By default, you tend to create content once and then copy and paste it across your site as needed. Later, when updates are required, you have to track down every instance, edit each one individually, and save every page or post – making consistent updates a tedious process. Instead, put a snippet like this into one of our <a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/own-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">custom shortcodes</a> and get a shortcode you can paste into your content. To update, all you need to do is edit the <a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/own-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">custom shortcode</a> and your entire site will update consistently.
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Basic Features
<ul>
<li><a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/own-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">Custom shortcodes</a> – Create up to 10 custom shortcodes that can be embedded throughout your website.</li>
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<li><a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/ready-made/core" rel="nofollow ugc">Ready made shortcodes</a> – A collection of ready-made shortcodes for displaying common WordPress fields such as site title, username, admin email, etc.</li>
<li>HTML editor – a HTML editor for editing your <a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/own-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">custom shortcodes</a>.</li>
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Premium Features
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<li>Limit to certain device types – specify whether your <a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/own-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">custom shortcode</a> should only be visible on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop or all three.</li>
<li>No limits – create unlimited <a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/own-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">custom shortcodes</a>.</li>
<li>Inline editor – Ability to edit <a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/own-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">custom shortcodes</a> quickly using the inline editor.</li>
<li>Duplicator – Ability to duplicate <a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/own-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">custom shortcodes</a> with one button click.</li>
<li>Enable/Disable – Ability to enable or disable <a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/own-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">custom shortcodes</a>.</li>
<li>Multi-site – use <a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/own-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">custom shortcodes</a> throughout your entire multi-site, not just limited to the one child site. </li>
<li><a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/csv-import" rel="nofollow ugc">CSV import</a> – Bulk import your custom shortcodes.</li>
<li><a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/ready-made/premium/woocommerce-meta-fields" rel="nofollow ugc">WooCommerce fields</a> – A ready-made shortcode to display WooCommerce fields.</li>
<li><a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/ready-made/premium/database-values-by-id" rel="nofollow ugc">Fetch values from database</a> – A ready-made shortcode to fetch a value from any database table.</li>
<li>An enhanced <a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes/features/ready-made/premium" rel="nofollow ugc">collection of ready-made shortcodes</a> for displaying additional WordPress fields, as well as wrapping around PHP functionality like GET/POST values, number of users, etc.</li>
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<h3>Pricing Plans</h3>
We’re very transparent on our pricing and usually offer two plans: yearly and lifetime. For further information, please visit <a href="https://shop.yeken.uk/product/shortcode-variables/" rel="nofollow ugc">our upgrade page</a>.
<h3>Getting support</h3>
If you have a question or an issue, please ask on the plugin’s <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shortcode-variables/" rel="ugc">WordPress support page</a>, and we’ll be more than happy to help.
<h3>Useful links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://snippetshortcodes.yeken.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc">Snippet Shortcodes – Premium</a> – main website for the Premium plugin.</li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-variables/" rel="ugc">Snippet Shortcodes – Core</a> – WordPress.org page for the core plugin.</li>
<li><a href="https://yeken.gitbook.io/snippet-shortcodes" rel="nofollow ugc">Technical Documentation</a> – Installation and detailed documentation on how to use the plugin.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.yeken.uk/get-a-trial-license/" rel="nofollow ugc">Trial license</a> – Get a trial license to try out all the features.</li>
<li><a href="https://shop.yeken.uk/product/shortcode-variables/" rel="nofollow ugc">Upgrade</a> – purchase a license to receive all of the features.</li>
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Snippet Shortcodes

Create a library of custom shortcodes and reusable content, and seamlessly insert them into your posts and pages.

Media Sweep – WordPress Media Cleaner vs Snippet Shortcodes