Media Hygiene Pro

After a redesign, a product change, or years of uploads, a WordPress media library can contain files whose purpose is unclear. Media Hygiene Pro scans supported site content and add-on data for references to media, then lists files with no reference found in the sources it checks.

Each result includes details such as the file name, URL, and size. It describes what the scan found, not every possible use of a file: custom code, shortcodes, or dynamic tags can make references that the scanner cannot see. The dashboard reports detected coverage gaps. Review uncertain files and keep a current backup before deleting. Files are removed only after you choose them and confirm.

Pro scan coverage

Pro checks supported page builders in saved templates, theme options, headers, footers, and custom post types. Supported builders, themes, and sliders include Gutenberg, Elementor, Divi, Bricks, Visual Composer, OceanWP, LayerSlider, WP Bakery, Beaver Builder, Avada, and Flatsome.

It also reads media stored by supported plugins, including Advanced Custom Fields, WooCommerce, Pods, Custom Field Suite, JetEngine, Yoast SEO, All in One SEO, SEO Press, Slider Revolution, Meta Slider, and Smart Slider. Advanced Custom Fields support includes picture, gallery, file, and repeater fields. WooCommerce coverage includes product galleries, category pictures, downloadable files, and custom tabs.

Review and manage scan results

Filter files by name, year, month, or category, including images, video, audio, documents, and other files. The dashboard groups results by occupied space and file type. Add a file to the whitelist to keep it out of future scans, including when it is linked from another website.

• Download unused media individually or by page, or use One Shot Download for the full list.
• Move files to Trash and restore them if needed, or use One Shot Delete to remove the full list.
• Use Folder Scan to find files in the uploads folder that have no database record.
• Run scans for large libraries with WP-CLI commands.

When a library needs review

Reviewing media can help before a hosting migration, after a redesign or rebrand, or when discontinued products leave uploads behind. It can also help identify files from old themes, contributors, or guest posts. Start a scan, inspect the results and any coverage warnings, then whitelist or download files you want to keep before removing selected entries.

Media Hygiene Pro includes direct support from the add-on.