Best optimize media plugins for WordPress
The most popular optimize media plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Nova Media Cleaner leads with fewer than 10 active installs, ahead of HK Media Optimizer (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “optimize media” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 optimize media plugins
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Nova Media CleanerThe most installed optimize media plugin, with fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 weeks ago.
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HK Media OptimizerFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
All 2 plugins tagged “optimize media”

Nova Media Cleaner
#72,618by haroondev21 days ago
Find exact duplicate images, spot unused media and repair broken Elementor SVG references - safely, with previews and confirmation before any change.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

HK Media Optimizer
#74,211by Harikrut Technolab2 months ago
Find and remove unused media files from your Media Library — built to run in lightweight batches so it never overloads your server.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day