Title: MGCora Unused Media Finder Author: Madan G.C. Published: July 14, 2026 Last modified: July 14, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/mgcora-unused-media-finder/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3606929) ![](https://ps.w.org/mgcora-unused-media-finder/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3606929) # MGCora Unused Media Finder By [Madan G.C.](https://profiles.wordpress.org/madan1gc/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/mgcora-unused-media-finder.1.0.0.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mgcora-unused-media-finder/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mgcora-unused-media-finder/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mgcora-unused-media-finder/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mgcora-unused-media-finder/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mgcora-unused-media-finder/) ## Description Over time, every WordPress website accumulates media files that are no longer used. These unused files take up storage, clutter your media library, and make backups larger than they need to be. MGCora Unused Media Finder helps you identify unused media of every type (images, video, audio, PDFs, and other documents) by scanning your website and checking where each file is referenced. Instead of deleting files blindly, it analyzes your content and presents clear results so you can review them before taking action. Designed with safety in mind, MGCora Unused Media Finder helps you clean your media library confidently without risking important files. Whether you manage a personal blog, business website, online store, or agency portfolio, MGCora Unused Media Finder makes media management simple and reliable. #### Features * Scan your entire WordPress media library * Detect used and unused media of every type (images, video, audio, PDFs, and documents) * Identify media used in posts, pages, and custom post types * Detect featured images * Scan media references stored in post meta (incl. page builders and ACF) * Batch scanning for large media libraries * Fast and lightweight performance * Safe deletion workflow with restore-from-trash * Clean and easy-to-use interface * Built with WordPress coding standards #### Why Use MGCora Unused Media Finder? * Free up server storage * Keep your media library organized * Reduce unnecessary backups * Improve website maintenance * Remove media with confidence * Avoid deleting files that are still in use #### Safe by Design MGCora Unused Media Finder never assumes a file is safe to delete without checking where it is being used. Every scan is designed to minimize false positives by verifying media references before a file is marked as unused. You stay in complete control and can review the results before deleting anything. #### Perfect For * Bloggers * Business websites * WooCommerce stores * Agencies * Developers * Content creators * Membership websites * Portfolio websites #### Source Code The admin interface (`build/index.js`) is a compiled JavaScript bundle built with`@ wordpress/scripts`. Its human-readable source ships with the plugin in the `src/` directory, and `assets/css/admin.css` is compiled from `assets/css/admin.scss`. To rebuild both from source, run `npm install` followed by `npm run build` (see ` package.json` for the exact build scripts). #### Privacy MGCora Unused Media Finder runs entirely on your own server. It does not make any external HTTP requests, does not collect or transmit any data, and does not “phone home.” All scan data is stored in your site’s own database and is removed when you uninstall the plugin. #### Roadmap Future releases will add support for: * Elementor * WooCommerce galleries * Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) * Additional page builders * Scheduled scans * Storage reports * One-click cleanup * Advanced usage reports ## Screenshots [⌊Dashboard overview with media usage stats and reclaimable storage.⌉⌊Dashboard overview with media usage stats and reclaimable storage.⌉[ Dashboard overview with media usage stats and reclaimable storage. [⌊Scanner with selectable scan depth (Quick, Standard, Deep) and live progress.⌉⌊ Scanner with selectable scan depth (Quick, Standard, Deep) and live progress.⌉[ Scanner with selectable scan depth (Quick, Standard, Deep) and live progress. [⌊Media List showing used/unused status with filtering and bulk actions.⌉⌊Media List showing used/unused status with filtering and bulk actions.⌉[ Media List showing used/unused status with filtering and bulk actions. [⌊Media detail view listing exactly where a file is used.⌉⌊Media detail view listing exactly where a file is used.⌉[ Media detail view listing exactly where a file is used. [⌊Trash with restore and permanent-delete actions.⌉⌊Trash with restore and permanent- delete actions.⌉[ Trash with restore and permanent-delete actions. [⌊Settings: Safe Mode, scan depth, post types, and backup options.⌉⌊Settings: Safe Mode, scan depth, post types, and backup options.⌉[ Settings: Safe Mode, scan depth, post types, and backup options. ## Installation 1. Upload the `mgcora-unused-media-finder` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. 3. Go to Media MGCora Unused Media Finder to run your first scan. ## FAQ ### Is this safe to use on a production site? Yes. Every deletion requires explicit confirmation, and deleted files are moved to a trash folder where they can be restored. You can also enable Safe Mode in Settings to block bulk deletion entirely, and Backup Before Delete (on by default) keeps a copy of each removed file. ### How does the scan work? The scanner analyzes your post content, featured images, post meta (including page builders and ACF), widgets, menus, and theme customizations to build a complete picture of which media files are in use. Files not found in any of these sources are flagged as unused. ### Does it work with files other than images? Yes. MGCora Unused Media Finder scans your entire media library (images, video, audio, PDFs, and other documents) and classifies each file as used or unused the same way. ### Will it delete files automatically? No. MGCora Unused Media Finder only flags unused media. You review the results and choose what to remove, and removed files can be restored from the trash. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “MGCora Unused Media Finder” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Madan G.C. ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/madan1gc/) * [ Bishal Shrestha ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rainynewt/) [Translate “MGCora Unused Media Finder” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/mgcora-unused-media-finder) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mgcora-unused-media-finder/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/mgcora-unused-media-finder/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/mgcora-unused-media-finder/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/mgcora-unused-media-finder/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **1.0.0** * Last updated **6 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.1** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [media cleanup](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-cleanup/)[media library](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/) [optimization](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/optimization/)[unused images](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/unused-images/) [unused media](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/unused-media/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mgcora-unused-media-finder/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mgcora-unused-media-finder/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mgcora-unused-media-finder/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Madan G.C. ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/madan1gc/) * [ Bishal Shrestha ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rainynewt/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mgcora-unused-media-finder/)