Era Media Usage Finder
Find where Media Library files are used across posts, pages, featured images, metadata, and site identity settings.
Use with caution
Era Media Usage Finder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Era Media Usage Finder stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| images | >100 |
| media cleaner | >100 |
| media library | >100 |
| unused media | >100 |
About Era Media Usage Finder
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Era Media Usage Finder helps site owners inspect media files before deleting, replacing, or archiving them.
The plugin adds a focused admin screen under Tools where you can search media items, scan individual files, scan selected files, or find files that appear to be unused.
Features
- Search Media Library items by title, filename, caption, or alt text.
- Filter by images, PDFs, video, audio, or all media types.
- Choose scan scope: content, featured images, metadata, and site identity settings.
- Detect usage in post and page content.
- Detect featured image references.
- Detect references inside post metadata and common custom field data.
- Detect site icon and custom logo usage.
- Show edit links for referenced content.
- Find likely unused media in controlled AJAX batches.
- Export scanned results to CSV from the browser.
- Local-only scanning with no external services.
Installation
- Upload the
era-media-usage-finderfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Tools > Era Media Usage Finder.
- Load media, then scan individual items or selected items.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin delete media files?
No. Era Media Usage Finder is a reporting tool only. It does not delete files or change content.
Why does the plugin say “likely unused”?
WordPress sites can reference media in many places, including page builders, shortcodes, custom tables, theme options, and external systems. The plugin scans common WordPress locations and reports files with no detected references as likely unused rather than guaranteed unused.
Does it send media URLs to an external service?
No. All scanning runs inside your WordPress admin area and uses your site’s local database.
Can it detect featured images?
Yes. It detects _thumbnail_id references and labels them as featured image usage.
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FAQ
Era Media Usage Finder: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Era Media Usage Finder free?
Yes. Era Media Usage Finder is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Era Media Usage Finder safe to use in 2026?
Era Media Usage Finder works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Era Media Usage Finder?
Era Media Usage Finder is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 204 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does Era Media Usage Finder work with WordPress 7.1?
Era Media Usage Finder is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Era Media Usage Finder need?
Era Media Usage Finder requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Era Media Usage Finder last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on June 12, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Era Media Usage Finder?
Era Media Usage Finder is developed and maintained by badea.
What are the best alternatives to Era Media Usage Finder?
The most popular alternatives to Era Media Usage Finder are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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