# Delete Thumbnails

> Delete Thumbnails has 100+ active installs, a 3.9/5 rating from 15 reviews and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Delete Thumbnails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,812
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+32.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.9/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.2
- **Last updated:** Jul 6, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Sword (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/davidsword/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/delete-thumbnails/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/delete/) | #16 | 77 |
| [images](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/images/) | >100 | 906 |
| [library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/library/) | #23 | 77 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 735 |
| [thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thumbnails/) | #37 | 127 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| delete | >100 | 10,000 |
| images | >100 | 10,000 |
| library | >100 | 10,000 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| thumbnails | >100 | 4,150 |

## Version adoption

- 2.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Bulk Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-bulk-delete/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (131) | Aug 13, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Bulk Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-delete/) | 30K+ | 4.3/5 (129) | Aug 16, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Revisions Delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-revisions-delete/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (50) | Oct 3, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 4 | [WP Favicon Remover](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-favicon-remover/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 22, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 5 | [Delete Pending Comments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delete-pending-comments/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (94) | Jan 28, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Delete Me](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/delete-me/) | 7K+ | 5/5 (24) | Jun 2, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 7 | [Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-hygiene/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (40) | Sep 14, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Remove Author Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-author-pages/) | 2K+ | 4.9/5 (9) | Nov 28, 2017 | 40/100 |
| 9 | [Post Lockdown](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-lockdown/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (9) | Sep 10, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Auto Prune Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-prune-posts/) | 1K+ | 4.2/5 (10) | Nov 11, 2025 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Delete Thumbnails free?
Yes. Delete Thumbnails is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Delete Thumbnails safe to use in 2026?
Delete Thumbnails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 3.9/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Delete Thumbnails?
Delete Thumbnails is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,812 times since it launched in November 2014. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Delete Thumbnails work with WordPress 7.1?
Delete Thumbnails is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Delete Thumbnails last updated?
The latest version, 2.2, was released on July 6, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Delete Thumbnails?
Delete Thumbnails is developed and maintained by David Sword.

### What are the best alternatives to Delete Thumbnails?
The most popular alternatives to Delete Thumbnails are WP Bulk Delete (90K+ installs), Bulk Delete (30K+ installs) and Simple Revisions Delete (10K+ installs).


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