Media Sweep

Media Sweep: The Ultimate WordPress Media Library Cleaner

Media Sweep is a powerful WordPress plugin designed to help you reclaim valuable server space by identifying and safely removing unused media files from your WordPress site. Whether you’re dealing with orphaned attachments, forgotten uploads, or files left behind by themes and plugins, Media Sweep provides a comprehensive solution to keep your media library clean and organized.

Perfect for bloggers, agencies, e-commerce sites, and any WordPress website looking to optimize storage space and improve site performance.

🚀 Key Benefits:

✅ Reclaim Server Space – Remove unused files and free up valuable storage
✅ Improve Site Performance – Faster backups and reduced server load
✅ Safe & Reversible – Files moved to trash folder, not permanently deleted
✅ Smart Detection – Advanced algorithms identify truly unused files
✅ Batch Operations – Process multiple files efficiently
✅ Detailed Analytics – Comprehensive scan reports and file insights

🎯 Core Features

🔍 Dual Scan Modes

Media Library Scan
* Scans all media attachments in your WordPress library
* Checks for usage in posts, pages, and custom fields
* Detects thumbnail and size variations
* Identifies gallery shortcodes and blocks
* Fast and efficient for large media libraries
* Recommended for most WordPress sites

File System Scan
* Deep scan of your uploads directory
* Finds orphaned files not in the media library
* Detects cache and temporary files
* Identifies theme and plugin generated files
* Comprehensive but may take longer to complete
* Best for sites with file management plugins

📊 Smart File Detection

• Usage Analysis – Checks posts, pages, custom fields, and widgets
• Database Scanning – Searches content for file references
• Shortcode Detection – Identifies gallery and media shortcodes
• Block Analysis – Scans Gutenberg blocks for media usage
• Plugin Integration – Detects files used by popular plugins
• Theme Assets – Identifies theme-related media files

🗂️ Advanced File Management

• Status Classification – Files categorized as In Use, Unused, or Orphaned
• Bulk Actions – Select and process multiple files at once
• Smart Filtering – Filter by file type, status, date, and directory
• Search Functionality – Quickly find specific files
• Preview Mode – View files before taking action
• Detailed File Info – Size, type, usage locations, and more

🛡️ Safety Features

• Trash System – Files moved to secure trash folder, not deleted
• Restore Capability – Easily restore accidentally removed files
• Backup Integration – Works with popular backup plugins
• Progress Monitoring – Real-time scan progress with pause/resume
• System Resources – Intelligent resource management prevents timeouts
• Rollback Protection – Safe operations with detailed logging

📈 Comprehensive Analytics

Read the full description on the official page →