Media Sweep
Media Sweep – WordPress Media Cleaner
by WPCreatix · WordPress.org page
Media Sweep has 1,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 8,284 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 24, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Media Sweep at a glance
Is Media Sweep well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- 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
Media Sweep reviews and ratings
10 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Great little plugin for removing unused images
When I first tried the plugin there was an issue due to the number of custom image sizes we have on our website. But support were great, identified the bug and got everything resolved in a timely fashion.
jamieplexus -
Repeated error, unable to complete scan
I wanted to give this plugin a try but I keep on getting the following error at 40%: "WordPress database error: Processing the value for the following field failed: notes. The supplied value may be too long or contains invalid data."
xiaozhu -
Excellent plugin
It was great to use. Thanks
lana45 -
Never completes a scan so far
I tried several times even letting it run for hours.The furthest it came was at 53%
mikoba -
Simply Doesn't Work
Have tried several times now and simply doesn't work. Every time I start a scan it checks the attachments, gets to 40% and then sits there forever showing "0 / 2739 files". We are running a decently powerful VPS and have no other security software installed. I left it running overnight and still no progress.
dscreative -
Very misleading – no real “unused media” cleaning
I installed Media Sweep expecting it to identify and help clean unused media files, but the plugin does not actually do that. What it really does is just list media files. It does not clearly detect which files are unused or show reliable information about where a file is being used. You still have to manually inspect each item and guess whether it’s safe to delete. If I have to manually verify every single file myself, then this plugin provides no real value. At that point, it’s no better than browsing the uploads folder directly. For sites with a large media library, this becomes a huge waste of time. A media cleaner should: Clearly mark used vs unused files Show where a file is referenced (post/page/custom field) Offer safe, confident cleanup options Unfortunately, Media Sweep does none of this. The name and description are misleading, and the plugin does not solve the actual problem it claims to address. Not recommended if you’re looking for a real unused media cleaner.
Atique Ullah
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Details
Clean up your WordPress Media Library by finding and removing unused files. Safely scan, preview, and sweep away orphaned media to keep your site fast …
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- cleanup
- files
- images
- library
- media
More from WPCreatix
- Version
- 1.1.4
- Last updated
- Aug 24, 2026
- First published
- Oct 27, 2025
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Media Sweep FAQ
What does Media Sweep do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Media Sweep offers 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 and System Resources – Intelligent resource management prevents timeouts.
How many active installs does Media Sweep have?
WordPress.org reports 1,000+ active installs for Media Sweep as of September 7, 2026.
Is Media Sweep still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 24, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Does Media Sweep have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for Media Sweep are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Media Sweep free?
Media Sweep is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.