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

Scan History – Track all previous scans and results
Storage Statistics – See exactly how much space you’ve reclaimed
File Breakdown – Detailed analysis by file type and status
Usage Patterns – Understand your media library usage
Performance Metrics – Scan duration and processing statistics

🚀 Easy 3-Step Process

Step 1: Choose Scan Type
* Select Media Library or File System scan based on your needs
* Configure advanced options for thorough analysis

Step 2: Run the Scan
* Watch real-time progress as Media Sweep analyzes your files
* Pause and resume scans as needed without losing progress

Step 3: Review & Clean
* Browse detected files with detailed information
* Use bulk actions to efficiently process multiple files
* Restore files from trash if needed

🔧 Advanced Configuration

Scan Options – Deep scan, thumbnail inclusion, custom field checking
File Type Filters – Focus on specific file types (images, documents, etc.)
Directory Exclusions – Skip specific folders during scans
Performance Settings – Adjust batch sizes and resource limits
Automation Rules – Set up automatic cleanup schedules (planned for future versions)

💡 Perfect For

Content Creators – Bloggers and publishers with large media libraries
Web Agencies – Managing multiple client sites efficiently
E-commerce Sites – Cleaning up product images and assets
Membership Sites – Optimizing user-generated content
Portfolio Sites – Managing large image collections
News Sites – Handling high-volume media uploads

Support

Need help with Media Sweep? We’re here to assist!

Support Forum: WordPress.org support forum
Feature Requests: Submit ideas and suggestions
Bug Reports: Report issues for quick resolution

Privacy

Media Sweep respects your privacy and does not collect or transmit any personal data. All file analysis and cleanup operations are performed locally on your server. No external services are contacted during plugin operation.

Credits

Media Sweep is crafted with ❤️ by the WPCreatix team. We’re passionate about creating tools that help WordPress users optimize and maintain their websites efficiently.

Special thanks to the WordPress community for their continuous feedback and support in making this plugin better.

Media Sweep – WordPress Media Cleaner