Orphanix Media Cleanup - ChoosePlugin.com

Clean, optimize, and manage your WordPress media library by detecting unused, broken, and dynamically used media files.

Author:	Atique Ullah (profile at wordpress.org)
WordPress version required:	5.0
WordPress version tested:	6.9.1
Plugin version:	1.0.0
Added to WordPress repository:	11-02-2026
Last updated:	11-02-2026
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Plugin URI:	https://wordpress.org/plugins/orphanix-media-...
Total downloads:	154
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Smart WordPress media library cleanup. Detect unused, orphaned & broken media safely with advanced live scanning.

The Intelligent Way to Clean & Optimize Your WordPress Media Library

Orphanix Media Cleanup is a powerful WordPress media management plugin designed to detect unused files, identify broken media references, and safely reclaim valuable server space.

Unlike basic cleanup tools, Orphanix performs both database-level analysis and live frontend verification — ensuring accurate detection without risking important content used by themes, page builders, or plugins.

Whether you manage a blog, WooCommerce store, agency website, or a large media-heavy platform, Orphanix helps you maintain a clean, optimized, and reliable media library.

Key Benefits

✔ Free up server storage by removing unused media
✔ Prevent broken images and layout issues
✔ Improve website performance and reliability
✔ Protect dynamically loaded media from accidental deletion
✔ Clean large media libraries safely and efficiently

Core Features

???? Media Library Scan
• Detect unused and orphaned media files
• Identify unattached media items
• Scan uploads directory for unmatched assets
• Filter by file type (images, videos, PDFs, documents)

???? Broken Media Detection
• Find missing image references in content
• Detect corrupted or unreachable media files
• Identify broken URLs affecting layout or SEO

???? Live Site Scan (Advanced)
• Scan actual frontend output
• Detect dynamically loaded images
• Verify usage across templates and builders
• Prevent accidental deletion of active media

⚡ Deep Compatibility Detection
• Analyze post content and metadata
• Scan custom fields (ACF supported)
• Detect WooCommerce product image usage
• Identify references in widgets and menus

???? Safe Trash & Restore System
• Move files to a secure plugin trash folder
• Restore deleted files anytime
• Permanent deletion only after confirmation

???? Analytics & Reporting
• View scan summaries
• Track storage savings
• Review categorized results
• Monitor cleanup history

???? Performance Optimized
• Batch-based scanning engine
• Designed for large websites
• Memory-efficient processing
• No server overload during scans

Easy 3-Step Cleanup Process

Run a Media Scan, Broken Media Scan, or Live Site Scan.
Review detailed scan results and verify usage.
Safely delete or restore files using the built-in trash system.

Simple. Safe. Accurate.

Why Choose Orphanix Media Cleanup?

• Dual Scan Engine (Database + Live Verification)
• Advanced builder compatibility detection
• Safe trash workflow before permanent deletion
• Designed for small blogs to large enterprise sites
• Clean interface with real-time scan tracking

Orphanix goes beyond simple “unused file detection” by validating real usage across your entire website.

Perfect For

• Bloggers and content creators
• WooCommerce store owners
• Agencies managing multiple sites
• Developers handling large media libraries
• Portfolio and media-rich websites