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Total downloads: 90
Active installs: 0
Total reviews: 0
Average rating: 0
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 1
Last updated: 9/27/2025 (95 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 9/27/2025 (0 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 5.0
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.8.3
Minimum PHP version: 7.4

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Maintained • Last updated 95 days ago

50/100

Is Media Sifter abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 95 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4

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Developers

Wajahat Mubashir (Owner)3

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Description

Media Sifter helps you reclaim storage by finding media files that are not used anywhere on your site. Run a safe dry-run scan, preview results, and bulk-delete only what you confirm.

Features

  • 🔍 Scan for orphans — detects media not referenced in posts/pages or attached to content.
  • 🧮 Storage stats — see how many files and how much space can be recovered.
  • 🧰 Batch scanning — avoids timeouts on large libraries.
  • ✅ Safe by default — dry-run first; delete only after confirmation.
  • 🔒 Admin-only & secure — capability checks and nonces on all actions.

What counts as “in use”?

  • Media attached to a post (parent set).
  • Media referenced by URL in post content or basic meta (e.g., featured image).
  • Resized variants (e.g., -150x150) linked to the base file.

Note: Deep scanning of page builders (Elementor/Divi), custom fields, and complex meta references are Pro-candidate features.

Installation

  1. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via the Plugins screen.
  2. Activate the plugin.
  3. Go to Media Media Sifter and click Start Scan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe?

Yes. Scans are read-only. Deletions require explicit confirmation. Always keep a recent backup.

Will it detect images used by page builders?

The Lite version does a conservative scan. Deep scanning for builders/ACF is planned for a Pro version.

Can I restore deleted files?

Deletion is permanent. Always back up your site before deleting.

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Changelog

1.0.0

  • Rebranded as Media Sifter with proper WordPress.org prefixes.
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