Unused Media Cleaner
Unused Media Cleaner scans your WordPress site to find and remove unused media files, freeing storage and improving site speed and performance.
Plugin info
Maintenance & Compatibility
Maintenance score
Actively maintained • Last updated 78 days ago
Is Unused Media Cleaner abandoned?
Likely maintained (last update 78 days ago).
Compatibility
Similar & Alternatives
Explore plugins with similar tags, and compare key metrics like downloads, ratings, updates, support, and WP/PHP compatibility.
Description
The Unused Media Cleaner plugin helps you identify and remove unused media files from your WordPress site. This plugin scans your media library and compares it with your site’s content to detect files that are not being used. It provides an easy-to-use interface to review and delete unused media, helping you optimize your site’s storage and performance.
Installation
- Download the zip file or install the plugin directly from the WordPress backend.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
Frequently Asked Questions
The plugin scans your WordPress media library to identify files that are not being used in your site’s content. It allows you to review and delete these files to free up storage space.
The plugin provides a preview of unused media files before deletion. However, we recommend creating a backup of your site before deleting any files to avoid accidental data loss.
The plugin scans your site’s posts, pages, and custom post types to check if media files are referenced. Files that are not linked to any content are flagged as unused.
Once media files are deleted, they cannot be recovered unless you have a backup of your site. Always ensure you have a backup before performing deletions.
Yes, the plugin is compatible with WordPress multisite installations. Each site in the network can scan and clean its own media library.
Deactivating the plugin will stop its functionality. If you want to completely remove it, delete the plugin from the Plugins page. The plugin does not leave any residual data in your database after deletion.
Yes, the plugin code is open source and available on GitHub. Developers can customize it as needed.
Review feed
Screenshots
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release of the plugin.
- Scan media library for unused files.
- Provide an interface to review and delete unused media.
- Ensure compatibility with WordPress 6.8.