Unused Media Checker
v1.4.0by Der Webfuchs · updated 2 months ago
Identify, inspect and delete unused media files in your media library, including integrations for Advanced Ads and Photo Gallery (10Web).
- Rank
- #9,984
- Up7 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 369
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.9K
- 4,925 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Unused Media Checker at a glance
Unused Media Checker is a WordPress plugin by Der Webfuchs with 300+ active installs, the #9,984 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 23% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.4.0 came out on Aug 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 9 plugins tagged “unused”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 11, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats333 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Unused Media Checker |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 369 · -2.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 369 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 368 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 369 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 367 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 366 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 367 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 367 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 365 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 365 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 365 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 364 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 363 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 362 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 379 |
Rank over time
#9,984 · up 144 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | #9,984 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,991 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,990 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,030 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,019 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,029 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,024 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,037 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,042 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,045 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,068 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,072 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,110 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,129 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,128 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.55% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.27% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.55% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.28% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.49% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #10129 → #10029Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.480%
- v1.320%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Jul 8, 2024
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Unused Media Checker
How many websites use Unused Media Checker?
Unused Media Checker is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,984 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Unused Media Checker been downloaded?
4,925 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Unused Media Checker last updated?
Version 1.4.0 came out on Aug 20, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Unused Media Checker compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Unused Media Checker still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Unused Media Checker have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Unused Media Checker?
The plugins most like Unused Media Checker, by the tags they share, are Slider, Gallery, and Carousel by MetaSlider (500K+), Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes (300K+) and FileBird (200K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 369 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.9K |
| Author | Der Webfuchs |
| First released | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Version | 1.4.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
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