Title: USE CAUTION
Last modified: September 2, 2016

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# USE CAUTION

 *  [Steve Nelson](https://wordpress.org/support/users/steve-nelson/)
 * (@steve-nelson)
 * [12 years, 11 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/use-caution/)
 * WP Media Cleaner failed to recognize files that were attached to slider plugins
   that link to pages, and failed to recognize images that are manually attached
   to a page in WP media library but are not present on a page or post. There are
   no filtering options, one has to manually check each file to be sure it’s not
   important, and I found that manually using the WP image library / unattached 
   files menu and tools was just as fast. Therefore I found it pretty much useless
   and even dangerous for a novice.
    WP Media Cleaner needs more development before
   I would consider it a useful plugin for a business website. It may work fine 
   for basic bloggers and those using their site to present their photographic images.
   Yes it’s a “simple” plugin but all developers should offer clear instructions
   on use for those with little experience with WP and plugins. This developer does
   not. The plugin home page is simply the authors personal website.

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 *  [Greybox](https://wordpress.org/support/users/greybox/)
 * (@greybox)
 * [12 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/use-caution/#post-7771526)
 * I’ve been using this plugin for a long time and I cannot imagine my site without
   it. This plugin may need some improvement, but the instructions were quite clear.
   Backup your files and your database often and use the plugin support forum to
   clarify your questions here:
 * [http://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-cleaner](http://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-media-cleaner)

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 * Last activity: [12 years, 4 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/use-caution/#post-7771526)