How do I delete unused media files in WordPress?

How do I delete unused media files in WordPress?

Once you have selected all the unused images you want to delete from your site, scroll down and either choose “Move selected images to trash” or “Delete the selection permanently”. WP-Optimise will then delete all copies of the selected image file plus any record in the Media Library.

How do I remove all media from WordPress?

There are two options to completely delete all media in your WordPress media library in bulk. One using the WordPress admin page (safer) and one performing direct deletions using FTP/SSH/PHPMyAdmin, which is good if you have thousands of items to delete.

Is there a way to bulk delete posts in WordPress?

First, you need to install and activate the Bulk Delete plugin. For more details, see our step by step guide on how to install a WordPress plugin. Upon activation, go to Bulk WP » Bulk Delete Posts page in your WordPress admin area to delete posts. The plugin offers multiple ways to filter and select posts that you want to delete.

How can I unload storage space on my WordPress site?

One of the easiest ways to unload storage space and keep your site running at its best is to delete all of your unused files and images. From the WordPress dashboard, go to Media > Library. To delete a single image, click it, then choose the Delete Permanently option at the bottom of the screen: A popup will appear on screen.

What happens when you delete a WordPress plugin?

Any files detected as not used will be listed in a specific dashboard. It will be up to you to delete them. Then, they will be moved to the plugin’s internal trash on the plugin. After more testing, you can restore those files from the trash, or you can delete them permanently.

How to clean and optimize space in WordPress media cleaner?

Fix: Avoid scan to stop if a warning is sent by the server when using Live Scan. Add: Title of the Media Entry in the Cleaner Dashboard. Add: Link to Image directly from Dashboard for a quick check. Fix: Scan without content check was still checking for webp or retina parent files.