The growing library of 300+ ready-to-use templates that work with all WordPress themes including Astra, Hello,...
Free
1M+ installs 4.9★ (4,745)
Delete Thumbnails
Find and delete thumbnails & resized images from your Media Library
The facts
- Rating
- 3.9★ from 15
- Active installs
- 100+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 6 Jul 2017
- Added
- Nov 2014
- Requires WP
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.8.30
- Downloads
- 8,724
Our analysis
AI-assistedDelete Thumbnails is a WordPress plugin that allows you to remove thumbnails and resized images from your Media Library. It is designed to help you clear out unwanted files that may have accumulated from various themes and plugins over time.
This plugin permanently deletes images, which can be useful for users looking to manage their Media Library more effectively. It is particularly suited for those who have used multiple themes or plugins and need to clean up their uploads directory.
Best for: This plugin is suitable for WordPress users who need to manage and clean their Media Library.
What it does well
- ✓Removes unwanted thumbnails and resized images
- ✓Helps clear out a cluttered Media Library
- ✓Useful for users with multiple themes/plugins
Where it falls short
- •Deleting images is permanent
- •Limited features and updates since July 2017
Verdict
Delete Thumbnails provides a straightforward solution for managing resized images in WordPress, but users should be cautious due to the permanent nature of deletions.
From the developer
David Sword's own description of Delete Thumbnails, lightly tidied.
Delete thumbnails & resized images from your Media Library
- Delete some or all of WordPress’s resized images (thumbnails, medium, and large, plus extra ones Plugins/Themes make secretly)
- This can clear thousands of unwanted files from your uploads directory
- Useful if you’ve had lots of different theme/plugins over the years, and inadvertently accumulated a vast number of resized images that are no longer used by your site
Take careful note
- Deleting is permanent
- You can use this plugin to regenerate your Media Library after (as WordPress will need the default sizes)
Please Note
- 🍺 This is a recently revived and re-written plugin, the bad reviews were correct for the old versions, but not current version. If you experience any issues, please open a support request, I’m happy to help fix any issues and help plugin grow.
Road Map
The current todo list
- [ ] Add css animation/color to nag inputs when clicking disabled button
- [ ] Add
count($this->library)result as ‘exempt’ in main info banner to assure Media Library items are safe - [ ] Add size range filters (ie: delete resized that are within x – y restraints)
- [ ] Make
Viewlink work off of a Lightbox instead of a new browser tab - [ ] Please add any additional requests into the Support tab.
Tagged as
industry
Library & Archive
Alternatives
Other plugins for libraries and archives.
SVG Support
92Securely upload SVG files to your media library, with built-in sanitization and advanced features for styling...
Free
1M+ installs 4.8★ (355)
Easily replace any attached image/file by simply uploading a new file in the Media Library edit view - a real...
Free
600k+ installs 4.4★ (302)
HappyAddons packs Header Footer Builder, Megamenu, Single Post, Archive Page, & 500+ Ready Templates into...
Free
400k+ installs 4.8★ (487)
CMB2
91CMB2 is a metabox, custom fields, and forms library for WordPress that will blow your mind.
Free
300k+ installs 5★ (91)
Extendify
90The best WordPress templates, pattern, and layout library with 1,000+ designs built for the Gutenberg block ed...
Free
500k+ installs 4.7★ (10)