ProgMaze

Muhammad Zaki

Muhammad Umar

<p>Need to know which posts, builders, or meta fields still reference an image—or which uploads are safe to remove?</p>
<p><strong>ProgMaze Media Scanner</strong> runs a <strong>deep scan</strong> of your site: it walks public post types (including templates), reads <code>post_content</code> and <code>post_meta</code>, parses Gutenberg-style block data, URLs, featured images, and nested serialized or JSON values so you get a clear picture of <strong>where each file is used</strong> and what is <strong>unused</strong>.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Full site scan</strong> — Scans all post types, pages, custom post types, templates, and reusable blocks.</li>
<li><strong>Gutenberg aware</strong> — Parses block JSON attributes (core/image, core/gallery, core/cover, core/video, core/file, core/media-text, and more) to find media IDs.</li>
<li><strong>Page builder support</strong> — Scans media used in Gutenberg, Avada, Elementor, and similar setups that store IDs or URLs in content or meta.</li>
<li><strong>Featured image tracking</strong> — Detects when a media item is used as a featured image on any post or custom post type.</li>
<li><strong>Post meta scanning</strong> — Finds media in ACF fields, WooCommerce product galleries, and other plugins that store attachment IDs or URLs in meta.</li>
<li><strong>Usage detail view</strong> — Open any item to see every post that uses it, with Edit and View links and usage type (content, featured image, meta, gallery, setting).</li>
<li><strong>Safe deletion</strong> — Only unused media can be deleted directly; used items can be detached first or removed with <strong>Detach & Delete</strong>.</li>
<li><strong>Bulk delete</strong> — Remove multiple unused items in one action.</li>
<li><strong>Incremental updates</strong> — Saving a post re-scans that post only, keeping the cache fresh without a full rescan.</li>
<li><strong>Filters</strong> — All / Used / Unused, mime type filters, and search by filename.</li>
<li><strong>Library overview</strong> — On the main screen: total storage, image vs non-image space, space by file type (bars), largest uploads, and most-referenced media (cached for performance).</li>
</ul>
<h4>Supported for</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress Gutenberg (core blocks)</li>
<li>Elementor</li>
<li>Avada</li>
<li>ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)</li>
<li>WooCommerce (featured image + gallery)</li>
<li>Builders that store media URLs or IDs in <code>post_content</code> or <code>post_meta</code></li>
</ul>
<h3>How it works</h3>
<p>When you run <strong>Scan All Media</strong>, the plugin rebuilds its usage cache: it inspects content and meta for attachment IDs, upload URLs, <code>_thumbnail_id</code>, WooCommerce galleries, and nested structures. Each link is stored with a usage type. Saving a post triggers a targeted re-scan for that post only.</p>
<p>On <strong>Media <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> ProgMaze Media Scanner</strong>, filter by used or unused, narrow by type, search by filename, use <strong>View Usage</strong> for details, and delete or <strong>Detach & Delete</strong> as needed. Deletions are permanent—back up first.</p>


ProgMaze Media Scanner

Deep scan of where media is used site-wide; find unused library files and delete or detach them safely.

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<p><strong>Handy for those who need to manage a lot of media files.</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://wpuxsolutions.com/support" rel="nofollow ugc">Known Issues :: Support</a> | <a href="https://wpuxsolutions.com/documents/enhanced-media-library/changelog" rel="nofollow ugc">Changelog</a> | <a href="https://wpuxsolutions.com/documents/enhanced-media-library" rel="nofollow ugc">Usage Guide :: How to</a> | <a href="https://wpuxsolutions.com/documents/enhanced-media-library/faqs-2" rel="nofollow ugc">FAQs</a> | <a href="https://wpuxsolutions.com/plugins/enhanced-media-library-pro" rel="nofollow ugc">Premium Features</a></p>
<h3>Officially! <strong>EML 3.0 Early Beta</strong> is available for testing</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wpuxsolutions.com/plugins/enhanced-media-library-3-0" rel="nofollow ugc">Give it a try</a>, share feedback, report bugs, and <strong>help the developer</strong> to deliver it promptly!</li>
</ul>
<h3>Categorize by Anything!</h3>
<ul>
<li>Unlimited <strong>categories & tags</strong> for media items</li>
<li>Unlimited <strong>custom taxonomies:</strong> create in a few clicks</li>
<li>Unlimited <strong>third-party taxonomies:</strong> assign to the media library</li>
</ul>
<h3>Configurable Filters</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Show / hide</strong> data, author, taxonomy filters</li>
<li><strong>Per taxonomy</strong> filters</li>
<li><strong>Configurable outcome</strong> of the filtering: include / exclude child categories</li>
</ul>
<h3>Enhanced Media Library</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Show captions:</strong> title, filename, or caption field for each media item</li>
<li><strong>Bulk selection:</strong> no special mode anymore, faster editing</li>
<li><strong>Drag’n’Drop re-order</strong> right in the media library</li>
<li><strong>Infinite scroll</strong> and manageable loads per page options</li>
</ul>
<h3>Dynamic Galleries / Playlists</h3>
<p>Additional parameters for the [gallery] and [playlist] shortcodes:</p>
<ul>
<li><code>media_category</code> or any other taxonomy</li>
<li><code>monthnum</code></li>
<li><code>year</code></li>
<li><code>limit</code> of media items to show</li>
</ul>
<h3>MIME Types Management</h3>
<p>Add or remove file types, allow or disallow uploading. The plugin incorporates a file type into media filters if you wish.</p>
<h3>Feels Native to WordPress</h3>
<p>We spent hours to make Enhanced Media Library operates as though it were native WordPress functionality. All plugin features are incorporated into WordPress UI seamlessly.</p>
<h3>Developer-Friendly</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Core hooks just work</strong> for media taxonomies and media items</li>
<li><strong>All taxonomies supported:</strong> custom and code-registered</li>
<li><strong>REST API supported</strong> out of the box</li>
<li><strong>No custom tables</strong> in the database</li>
<li><strong>Deactivation makes no harm to data:</strong> all media items and taxonomies remain after deactivation</li>
</ul>
<h3>Export / Import / Restore Plugin Settings</h3>
<p>If you need to move your media library to another website you should export and import WordPress content with WordPress built-in export/import. But to make the Enhanced Media Library work on the new site with the same settings you are provided with the export/import feature.</p>
<h3>Multisite compatible</h3>
<p>Network activate the plugin and choose which options will be available to your admins. In the PRO version, the license key should be activated once for the whole network.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wpuxsolutions.com/plugins/enhanced-media-library" rel="nofollow ugc">More about the basic version on wpUXsolutions.com</a></p>
<h3>Enhanced Media Library PRO</h3>
<p>Additional comfort and even more convenient way to organize WordPress media library:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Unlimited & Super-Fast</strong> Bulk Edit</li>
<li><strong>User-friendly</strong> dynamic galleries / playlists: all options set with dropdowns and checkboxes, no “coding”</li>
<li><strong>Advanced search:</strong> filter media items by just typing the first letters of its name in the search field</li>
<li><strong>Auto-Categorize</strong> for post media items</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.wpuxsolutions.com/plugins/enhanced-media-library-pro" rel="nofollow ugc">More about the premium version on wpUXsolutions.com</a></p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>Support is free for both versions of the plugin. “PRO”-users do not have priority. We do our best to respond in 24 hours if not sooner.</p>
<h3>Compatible with the Plugins:</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/" rel="ugc">Advanced Custom Fields</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/" rel="ugc">WooCommerce</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/foogallery/" rel="ugc">FooGallery</a> – <a href="https://wpuxsolutions.com/documents/enhanced-media-library/how-to-create-a-dynamic-foogallery" rel="nofollow ugc">How to use?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/anything-order-by-terms/" rel="ugc">Anything Order by Terms</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/search-filter/" rel="ugc">Search & Filter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/document-gallery/" rel="ugc">Document Gallery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack/" rel="ugc">Jetpack Carousel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/jetpack/" rel="ugc">Jetpack Tiled Galleries</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-lightbox/" rel="ugc">Simple Lightbox</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/justified-gallery/" rel="ugc">Justified Gallery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/meow-gallery/" rel="ugc">Meow Gallery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/meow-lightbox/" rel="ugc">Meow Lightbox</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/ml-slider/" rel="ugc">MetaSlider</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/responsive-lightbox/" rel="ugc">Responsive Lightbox & Gallery</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/tiny-compress-images/" rel="ugc">Compress JPEG & PNG Images</a> (TinyPNG)</li>
</ul>
<p>Please let us know if you find any issue with the plugins from the list above or others.</p>
<h3>Incompatibility</h3>
<p>Please notice that you use Enhanced Media Library with other plugins that add media categories, media folders, or manage MIME Types at your own risk. We cannot guarantee their compatibility because of the different approaches to the same functionality. We do not recommend using other media library (folder) plugin at the same time with the Enhanced Media Library. Please choose the one you prefer.</p>
<h3>Useful Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wpuxsolutions.com/plugins/enhanced-media-library" rel="nofollow ugc">Basic version: more details</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpuxsolutions.com/plugins/enhanced-media-library-pro" rel="nofollow ugc">PRO version: more details</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wpuxsolutions.com/documents/enhanced-media-library" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wpuxsolutions.com/documents/enhanced-media-library/faqs" rel="nofollow ugc">FAQs</a></li>
</ul>


Enhanced Media Library

This plugin would be handy for those who need to manage a lot of media files.

ProgMaze Media Scanner vs Enhanced Media Library