Unused Media Finder Find media files not used anywhere on your site and delete them to reclaim storage space. Clean up orphaned images from deleted posts, old test uploads, and imported content.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Find media files not used anywhere on your site and delete them to reclaim storage space. Clean up orphaned images from deleted posts, old test uploads, and imported content.
- Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.
- Activate license.
- Scan for Unused Media.
- Bulk actions.
- Delete All Unused.
When to use it
Section titled “When to use it”Enable it if:
- You specifically need: Find media files not used anywhere on your site and delete them to reclaim storage space. Clean up orphaned images from deleted posts, old test uploads, and imported content.
- You want this Media feature without installing a separate plugin for it.
When not to use it
Section titled “When not to use it”Settings
Section titled “Settings”Options you can configure for this module include:
- Activate license
- Scan for Unused Media
- Bulk actions
- Delete All Unused
- unused file(s) found
- Scanning more…
- unused file(s) remaining
- Permanently delete this file?
How to enable it
Section titled “How to enable it”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open Media or search for “Unused Media Finder”.
- Toggle Unused Media Finder on.
- Confirm WP PowerSuite Pro is installed and your license is active.
- Open the module settings and save.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm Unused Media Finder is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Media.
- Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
- ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
- ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings and Pro install/license, then look for another plugin doing the same job.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
- Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
- Locked / inactive. Install WP PowerSuite Pro beside the free plugin and activate your license.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle Unused Media Finder off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
Manage with WP-CLI
Section titled “Manage with WP-CLI”Prefer the command line? You can turn this module on or off with WP-CLI instead of the dashboard:
# Turn the module onwp powersuite module enable unused-media-finder
# Turn the module offwp powersuite module disable unused-media-finder
# Check whether it is on, its category, and where its settings livewp powersuite module get unused-media-finderManaging more than one site? Add --url=https://example.com to point a command at one site. If this is a Pro module, install WP PowerSuite Pro and activate your license first. New to WP-CLI? See the full command guide.
What does Unused Media Finder do?
Find media files not used anywhere on your site and delete them to reclaim storage space. Clean up orphaned images from deleted posts, old test uploads, and imported content.
Is Unused Media Finder included in WP PowerSuite Pro?
Yes. Unused Media Finder ships in the WP PowerSuite Pro add-on. Install Pro beside the free plugin and activate your license.
Does Unused Media Finder have settings?
Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.
How do I turn Unused Media Finder off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Unused Media Finder, and toggle it off.
Developer notes (hooks & filters)
Source: modules/unused-media-finder/admin.php, modules/unused-media-finder/module.php.
Boot: display · context: admin, ajax.
Hooks (non-exhaustive): wp_ajax_wpps_umf_scan, wp_ajax_wpps_umf_delete.