Jix Media Library Cleanup Tool

The Jix Media Library Cleanup Tool is the ultimate solution for WordPress administrators looking to clean up their media library, reduce database bloat, and improve site performance.

Over time, your WordPress Media Library accumulates “orphaned” items—database entries without files, files not attached to any posts, or broken links. This tool allows you to scan, analyze, and remove these items safely.

🚀 Upgrade to the Pro Version to unlock Deep Scanning for page builders (Elementor/Divi), Automated Scheduling, and Advanced Filtering.

✨ Free (Lite) Features

• Dashboard Overview: Get a quick snapshot of your library health, including Total Attachments, Estimated Library Size, and Unattached Items.
• Dry Run Mode: The safest way to clean. Run a full simulation to see exactly what would be deleted without touching a single file.
• Move to Trash: Support for “Soft Delete.” Instead of permanently deleting files, move them to the WordPress Trash first so you can restore them if needed.
• Standard Cleanup Criteria:
  • Missing Parent Post: Attachments belonging to deleted posts.
  • Missing Physical File: Database records where the actual file is missing from the server.
  • HTTP Errors: Detects images returning 403 (Forbidden) or 404 (Not Found) errors.
  • Unattached (Unused) Media: Files that are not attached to any specific post or page.
• Safety Protections:
  • Ignore Recent Files: specific setting to protect files uploaded within the last X days (default 30) from being scanned.
  • Manual Exclusions: “Lock” specific files to ensure they are never deleted.
• Real-Time Logs: View a live log of the cleaning process directly on the screen as batches are processed.
• Batch Processing: Processes files in small batches (Max 5 in Lite) to prevent server timeouts.

💎 Pro Features

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• Deep Scan Engine: The standard scan looks at WordPress attachments. The Deep Scan engine analyzes content within Page Builders (Elementor, Divi), Widgets, and Theme Options to ensure you don’t delete images currently in use by your design tools.
• Automated Scheduler: “Set it and forget it.” Schedule your cleanups to run automatically (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly) with your preferred criteria.
• Advanced Audit Logging: Keep a permanent record of every action taken with downloadable log files.
• Advanced Filtering:
  • Filter by Parent Post Types: Restrict scans to specific post types (e.g., scan only ‘product’ or ‘post’).
  • Exclude File Formats: Prevent specific file extensions (e.g., .pdf, .gif) from ever being deleted.
• Unlimited Batch Size: Remove the 5-item limit for faster processing on powerful servers.

How to Use

1. Navigate: Go to Tools > Media Cleanup.
2. Review Stats: Check the top widgets for an overview of your library.
3. Configure Settings:
   • Enable Dry Run Mode (Highly Recommended for first use).
   • Enable Move to Trash for added safety.
4. Select Criteria: Choose what you want to clean (e.g., Missing Parent Post, Unattached Media).
5. Set Controls:
   • Set “Ignore Recent Files” (e.g., 30 days).
   • (Pro) Enable Deep Scan if you use Elementor or Divi.
6. Run: Click the “Start Cleanup” button.
7. Review: Watch the “Real-time Progress” log. If in Dry Run, review the results to see what would have been deleted.

1. 

   screenshot-1.jpg - Main Dashboard: View library stats, configure Analysis Settings (Dry Run, Move to Trash), and select Deletion Criteria.

2. 

   screenshot-2.jpg - Real-time Progress: Watch the tool process batches in real-time with detailed status logs.

3. 

   screenshot-3.jpg - Scheduler (Active): Configure automated tasks to clean specific errors automatically.

3.1.2

• Fix: Minor bugs.

3.1.1

• Fix: Minor bugs.
• New: Added cloud support

3.1.0

• New: Added “Deep Scan” (Pro) architecture for Elementor/Divi support.
• New: Added “Scheduler” (Pro) support for automated cleanup.
• Improvement: Enhanced Audit Log security.

3.0.0

• Initial public release with batch processing and dry run.