This lesson will help you optimize your website by identifying and listing unused images in your WordPress media library. You can review the list and remove unwanted or unused images to free up storage space and improve your website’s performance.
Unused media files can be easily identified and deleted from the WordPress admin area. You can do this simply by navigating to the Media -> Library page and then selecting the ‘Unattached’ option from the dropdown box.
Now there is also a new WordPress plugin that enables you to track media files, know to what posts or pages an image is being used, and easily manage such images to clutter-free your website.
Simply install and activate the Media Tracker by searching for the ‘Media Tracker’ plugin on Plugins -> Add New page on your WordPress dashboard. Once the plugin is activated just navigate to the Media -> Cleaner page for managing the unused media files on your website.
Click any image to view what posts, pages, or post types are using that image. The Media Usage plugin offers a detailed overview of where each image is utilized across your WordPress site. It allows you to effortlessly locate and manage your media files, ensuring that all files are effectively utilized.
Next, the Media -> Cleaner page lists all unused images on your website. It provides you with the option to remove such images in bulk to declutter your website.
By identifying media usage throughout your content, this plugin helps you maintain an organized media library and avoid redundancy.