Auto Attachments Cleaner
Automatically deletes attachments on post delete
Solid choice
Auto Attachments Cleaner is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (60+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Auto Attachments Cleaner stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| attachments | #10 |
| custom posts type | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| pages | >100 |
| posts | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Auto Attachments Cleaner
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
Automatically deletes attachments (images, videos, files etc…) linked to a page, post or custom post type when it is deleted.
Support Woo Commerce and all plugins that support Custom Post Types.
This plugin deletes also relative thumbnails of images.
Goodbye junk, orphaned and forgotten files clogging up server space over time!
Author Plugin Website
Here you can find other premium plugins:
Stefano Fattori – WordPress Plugins
Installation
- Upload
auto-attachment-cleanerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Select the post types on which the plugin should work on the page
Settings > Auto Attachments Cleanerand save settings
Frequently asked questions
When are attachments deleted?
When the post is permanently deleted from the trash or the trash is emptied
Are all thumbnails created by wordpress also deleted?
Yes, a native WordPress function is used for deleting images, which also deletes all thumbnails created
Is Woo Commerce supported?
Yes Woo Commerce is supported, all plugin that works with Custom Post Type are compatible.
Changelog
1.1.1
- [NEW] – Added WP 7.1 Compatibility
1.1.0
- [FIX] – Fix security issue contrasting CSFR Attacks
- [NEW] – Added WP 7.0 Compatibility
1.0.4
- [NEW] – Introduced Warning notice on Empty Trash button and on post row actions near to ‘permanently delete’ link
1.0.3
- [FIX] – Bug Fix
1.0.2
- [OPTIMIZATION] – Improve performance query
1.0.1
- [FIX] – Fixed settings link into plugins page
- [FIX] – Fixed notice when delete multiple posts
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FAQ
Auto Attachments Cleaner: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Auto Attachments Cleaner free?
Yes. Auto Attachments Cleaner is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Auto Attachments Cleaner safe to use in 2026?
Auto Attachments Cleaner is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Auto Attachments Cleaner?
Auto Attachments Cleaner is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,820 times since it launched in December 2024. It was downloaded 255 times in the last 30 days.
Does Auto Attachments Cleaner work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Auto Attachments Cleaner up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Auto Attachments Cleaner need?
Auto Attachments Cleaner requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Auto Attachments Cleaner last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on September 15, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes Auto Attachments Cleaner?
Auto Attachments Cleaner is developed and maintained by Stefano.
What are the best alternatives to Auto Attachments Cleaner?
The most popular alternatives to Auto Attachments Cleaner are Export media with selected… (40K+ installs), File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+ installs) and Lightbox with PhotoSwipe (20K+ installs).
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