Best unused files plugins for WordPress
The most popular unused files plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Media Sifter leads with fewer than 10 active installs, ahead of MediaSleuth (fewer than 10) and Dustorage (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “unused files” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 unused files plugins
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Media SifterThe most installed unused files plugin, with fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
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MediaSleuthFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 months ago.
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DustorageFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
All 3 plugins tagged “unused files”
Media Sifter
Up in the last 7 days:8,514#59,271by Wajahat Mubashir1 year ago
Find and remove unused/orphan media files safely. Dry-run scan, preview, and bulk-delete to reclaim storage.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
MediaSleuth
#65,108by Smit Dudhat3 months ago
Scan your WordPress media library to find unused files and safely manage storage with a trash-and-restore system.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Dustorage
#68,773by ztwpdeveloper2 months ago
Automatically removes unused media files to keep your WordPress library light, organized, and clutter-free
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day