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Media Cleaner Pro
Media Cleaner Pro by Jordy Meow is a WordPress plugin that finds images, documents and other files your site no longer uses. It scans both the Media Library and the uploads folder, then lets you review what it found and move files to an internal trash before deleting them for good.
- Version
- 7.3.1
- Released
- Oct 10, 2026
- Developer
- Meow Apps
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.19 a year on its own
What’s new in Media Cleaner Pro 7.3.1
Version 7.3.1 · Oct 10, 2026
Latest
- NewA Scan button directly in the notice shown when deleting requires a new scan.
- NewHook tracing and reporting to analyze performance during long cleanup requests.
- ImprovedScan error messages are clearer and suggest using smaller buffers and a delay when the server times out.
- FixedTrash deletion now uses your file buffer setting instead of a placeholder value.
- FixedTimeouts during a scan are now handled by the scanner itself instead of surfacing as raw errors.
What it does
WordPress sites tend to collect media over the years: old images, replaced PDFs, test uploads and files left behind by themes or plugins you no longer run. All of it sits on your server taking up space, and sorting through it by hand is slow and risky because it is hard to tell what is still in use. This plugin does that checking for you, looking through posts, metadata, widgets and other places where media can be referenced, so you get a list of files that appear to be unused.
There are two kinds of scan. The Media Library scan flags library entries that nothing points to, and the filesystem scan compares the files in your uploads folder against your media entries to catch files that were never registered. A live site scan can check your active site for media linked dynamically. Support for popular page builders and complex plugins helps cut down on false positives. Flagged files go to an internal trash first, and developers can run cleanup tasks through WP-CLI.
Best for
- Bloggers with years of accumulated images and uploads
- Site owners running low on server storage
- Developers managing large or multiple WordPress sites
Features
Media Library scan
Detects unused images, PDFs and other files in your WordPress Media Library and highlights them so you can decide what to remove.
Filesystem scan
Matches every file in your uploads folder against your media entries to find unreferenced files that a standard library scan would not pick up.
Live site scan
Analyzes your active website to detect file usage more precisely, catching media that is linked dynamically or through advanced configurations.
Page builder and plugin awareness
Reads custom fields and content structures from popular builders and complex plugins, which helps reduce false positives during a scan.
Internal trash
Deleted files go to a trash area first, giving you a chance to review them and restore anything before it is permanently removed.
Broad reference checking
Looks through posts, metadata, widgets and other areas of your site where media might be referenced, going beyond basic library checks.
WP-CLI commands
Run media cleanup tasks from the command line, which suits developers and people handling large sites or several sites at once.
Timeout handling and buffer settings
The scanner handles server timeouts itself and suggests smaller buffers and a delay, so long scans on slower hosts can still finish.
Media Cleaner Pro older versions
- 7.3.0Oct 43 improvements, 1 fix
- 7.2.9Sep 273 new, 3 improvements, 5 fixes
- 7.2.8Sep 151 fix, 3 changes
- 7.2.7Sep 7
- 7.2.6Aug 18
- 7.2.5Jul 26
- 7.2.4Jul 18
- 7.2.3Jul 16
- 7.2.2Jul 15
- 7.2.1Jul 14
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
58 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Media Cleaner Pro
Will it delete images that my page builder still uses?
The scanner supports popular page builders and complex plugins and analyzes custom fields and content structures to reduce false positives. Files are also moved to an internal trash before permanent deletion, so you can review them and restore anything that turns out to be in use.
Can it find files in my uploads folder that are not in the Media Library?
Yes. The filesystem scan matches every file in your uploads folder against your media entries and flags unreferenced files, including ones that never appeared in the Media Library and would be missed by a library-only scan.
Is it usable for someone who is not technical?
The interface is designed so users of different skill levels can run scans, review results and clean up media. Developers who prefer the command line also have WP-CLI support for automating cleanup tasks.
What happens if my server times out during a big scan?
The scanner handles timeouts itself instead of showing raw errors. Its messages suggest using smaller buffers and adding a delay, and the trash deletion process follows your file buffer setting, which helps on slower or limited hosting.
Is Media Cleaner Pro free?
The code of Media Cleaner Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Media Cleaner Pro is this?
Version 7.3.1, released Oct 10, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Media Cleaner Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Media Cleaner Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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