Media Library Cleaner
v2.0.1by 1WL Agency · updated 7 days ago
Find which media files are in use and which are safe to delete, so you can clean up your uploads folder with confidence.
- Rank
- #21,252
- Up197 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 51
- 50+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.6K
- 2,617 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Library Cleaner at a glance
Media Library Cleaner is a WordPress plugin by 1WL Agency with 50+ active installs, the #21,252 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.0.1 came out on Nov 2, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “clean uploads”. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats81 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Library Cleaner |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 51 · +8.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 51 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 47 |
Rank over time
#21,252 · up 359 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,252 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,449 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,370 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,435 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,386 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,468 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,347 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,646 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,596 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #21,285 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,617 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,630 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,611 |
Growth %
Average +0.63% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +2.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +6.38% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +9.30% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -6.52% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -8.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +8.70% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.13% |
Active installs band
50+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 50+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Installs 40+ → 50+
- New short description
Find which media files are in use and which are safe to delete, so you can clean up your uploads folder with confidence.
Before
Media Library Cleaner scans your WordPress media library and identifies which files are actually in use and which are safe to delete, so you can clean …
- Tested up to 7.0.8 → 7.1.4
- Released 2.0.1 (was 2.0.0)
- Rank #21630 → #21435
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.0
- First released
- Jul 22, 2024
- Last updated
- Nov 2, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Library Cleaner
How many websites use Media Library Cleaner?
Media Library Cleaner is active on 50+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,252 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Library Cleaner been downloaded?
2,617 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Media Library Cleaner last updated?
Version 2.0.1 came out on Nov 2, 2026 (1 week ago).
Is Media Library Cleaner compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Media Library Cleaner still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 week ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Library Cleaner have?
No one has reviewed Media Library Cleaner on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Media Library Cleaner?
The plugins most like Media Library Cleaner, by the tags they share, are Media Cleaner (90K+), Media Hygiene (4K+) and DevDome Media Cleaner (500+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 51 |
| Reported installs | 50+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.6K |
| Author | 1WL Agency |
| First released | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Version | 2.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.0 |
| Last updated | Nov 2, 2026 |
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