by slui
4.1 (31 reviews)
Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More!
The Media Hygiene plugin removes unused media from the WordPress library to free up space, reduce clutter, and improve server performance.
Tested up to WP 6.9.4 (Current: 7.0)
v5.0.0
Current Version v5.0.0
Updated 1 month ago
Last Update on 25 Apr, 2026
Refreshed 3 weeks ago
Last Refreshed on
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#3,252
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5K+
-4.9%
KW Avg Position
40
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Downloads
51.2K
+37 today
Support Resolved
50%
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Rating
82%
Review 4.1 out of 5
4.1
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Next Milestone 6K
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Tracked Keywords
Showing 5 of 5| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| unused media | 6 | — | Tag | 4 weeks ago |
| delete | 30 | — | Tag | 4 weeks ago |
| remove | 40 | — | Tag | 4 weeks ago |
| clean | 46 | — | Tag | 4 weeks ago |
| images | 78 | — | Tag | 4 weeks ago |
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- Version
- 5.0.0
- Last Updated
- Apr 25, 2026
- Requires WP
- 5.3+
- Tested Up To
- 6.9.4
- PHP Version
- 8.0 or higher
- Author
- slui
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- ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.1
- Reviews
- 31
- Support Threads
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More!
The Media Hygiene plugin has a built-in media scanner that looks at the WordPress database, theme and plugin(s) to identify which media files are no longer in use. You’ll be presented a list in our dashboard that is safe to delete. Please backup your site before you delete the files.
The Media Hygiene plugin will not remove media files that are in use on your website. This means that if a media file is being used in a post, page, or other database entry, it will NOT show up in the scanning results and be presented as an option to be deleted. If you are certain that some files are being used on your site, you can whitelist that file and it will longer be considered for deletion.
The Media Hygiene uses a few scanning modes. The first mode compares the database entries of specific modules with the files. The second mode scans each folder in the wp-content/upload directory. It identifies files that are not listed in the database and considers them to be unused.
The Media Hygiene plugin does not have the ability to look inside backups and/or remove any files from your backups.
While removing unused media files does not directly impact page loading times, removing unused media files can actually improve the performance of your server and indirectly improve loading times. Unused media files take up space on your server and can cause backups to take longer.
Like any software, there is a small risk of data loss or corruption when using the Media Hygiene plugin. However, the developer has taken steps to minimize this risk by thoroughly testing the plugin and including safety features on various hosting platforms (e.g. shared, VPS, and dedicated). Please note: websites hosted on shared platforms have a greater probability of failure due to limited allowable resources dictated by the hosting provider. Additionally, it is always recommended to keep a backup of your website before using any plugin that modifies your directories, just in case something goes wrong.
The frequency at which you run the Media Hygiene plugin depends on how frequently you add media files to your website. There is an email notification feature that allows informs you of the number of files uploaded but not scanned. If your website receives a high volume of traffic and media files are frequently added, it's recommended to set notifications more frequently, such as every week.
The Media Hygiene plugin is designed to work seamlessly with all the most popular WordPress themes and plugins. However, WordPress is a dynamic ecosystem where there are many changes occurring. The developers have tried to accommodate every possibility. To our knowledge, the plugin does not have any known conflicts with other plugins or themes. We strongly recommend backing up the website and/or running the plugin on a staging or development environment. If you do encounter any issues or conflicts, you can contact the developer for support and guidance. The developer will work to resolve the issue as soon as possible and provide a solution.
Yes, the Media Hygiene plugin allows you to preview the media files that will be deleted before they are removed. The plugin's media scanner will provide a list of all the unused media files, including details such as the file name, image, location (URL), and size. You can review the files and whitelist the file to prevent deletion.
Yes, there is customer support available for the Media Hygiene plugin. The developer provides basic support through the WordPress repository, where you can find answers to frequently asked questions and troubleshoot common issues. Pro users will have access to direct support inside the plugin. The support team will respond to inquiries as soon as possible, but response times may vary depending on the nature of the inquiry and the volume of support requests.