FinderPress Media Auditor
Find broken images, missing Media Library files, and unreachable media links in WordPress content.
Use with caution
FinderPress Media Auditor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 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 FinderPress Media Auditor stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| broken images | >100 |
| broken links | >100 |
| image checker | >100 |
| media audit | >100 |
| media library | >100 |
About FinderPress Media Auditor
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
FinderPress Media Auditor helps site administrators scan for broken images, missing Media Library files, unreachable media URLs, and other media issues across WordPress content.
Use it to audit images, video, audio, PDFs, featured images, and attachment files without sending scan data to an external service. The plugin runs from the WordPress admin area and reports each issue with the source title, media URL, issue message, and edit action where available.
The plugin scans:
- Image and media URLs inside public post types.
- Featured images.
- Missing files in the WordPress Media Library.
- Local uploads and remote media URLs.
FinderPress Media Auditor is designed for careful media maintenance. It does not rewrite post content automatically. It reports issues and links back to the source editor so you can review and fix each broken image or media URL yourself.
When remote media URLs are found in your content, the plugin sends a standard WordPress HTTP API request to that media URL to check whether it is reachable. No site data is sent to a third-party service, and no scan data leaves your WordPress admin except the media URL being checked.
The results screen includes optional permanent delete actions for broken Media Library attachment records. These actions only apply to Media Library records found in the scan. They do not delete or rewrite URLs inside post content.
This makes FinderPress Media Auditor useful before content migrations, after media folder changes, during site audits, or when cleaning up missing attachments from older WordPress sites.
Features
- Admin-only scanner under Tools.
- Batch scanning through AJAX to reduce timeout risk.
- Detects missing local uploads files.
- Checks remote media URLs with HEAD and GET fallback requests.
- Reports source title, media URL, issue, and edit link.
- Shows 40 results per page for large Media Libraries.
- Select and permanently delete broken Media Library attachment records.
- Empty all broken Media Library records from the latest scan in queued AJAX batches with progress.
- No tracking, no central service, and no third-party libraries.
Use Cases
- Find broken images after a migration or domain change.
- Audit missing attachment files in the Media Library.
- Check image, video, audio, and PDF URLs used in content.
- Review broken featured images.
- Clean up broken Media Library attachment records after manual review.
- Prepare a content or media audit before handing a site to a client.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/finderpress-media-auditor/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
- Go to Tools > FinderPress Media Auditor.
- Click Start Scan.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin change my content?
No. The scanner does not replace or rewrite content. The optional permanent delete action only applies to selected Media Library attachment records.
Can it delete broken media automatically?
No. FinderPress Media Auditor requires an administrator to review and confirm deletion actions. It can permanently delete selected broken Media Library attachment records, but it does not automatically remove items without confirmation.
Does it scan remote image URLs?
Yes. Remote media URLs are checked with WordPress HTTP API requests.
Does scan data leave my site?
No scan results are sent to an external service. For remote media URLs, WordPress sends an HTTP request to the remote URL being checked so the plugin can determine whether it is reachable.
Does it scan every link on the site?
No. It focuses on media URLs such as images, video, audio, and PDF files. It is not a general broken link checker for every URL on your site.
Does it check files inside the uploads folder?
Yes. For local uploads URLs and Media Library attachments, FinderPress Media Auditor checks whether the expected file exists on the server.
Will it fix broken URLs for me?
No. Content URLs should be reviewed and fixed from the source editor. The plugin reports the issue and provides source information where available.
Who can run scans?
Only administrators or users with the manage_options capability can run scans.
Why does the scan run in batches?
Batch scanning reduces the chance of admin timeouts on sites with larger content libraries.
Changelog
Initial release.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Includes batch scanning, paginated results, selected delete, and queued empty-all broken Media Library deletion with progress.
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FAQ
FinderPress Media Auditor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is FinderPress Media Auditor free?
Yes. FinderPress Media Auditor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is FinderPress Media Auditor safe to use in 2026?
FinderPress Media Auditor works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use FinderPress Media Auditor?
FinderPress Media Auditor is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 162 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does FinderPress Media Auditor work with WordPress 7.1?
FinderPress Media Auditor is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does FinderPress Media Auditor need?
FinderPress Media Auditor requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was FinderPress Media Auditor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 12, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes FinderPress Media Auditor?
FinderPress Media Auditor is developed and maintained by finderpress.
What are the best alternatives to FinderPress Media Auditor?
The most popular alternatives to FinderPress Media Auditor are Broken Link Checker (500K+ installs), All 404 Redirect to Homepage (200K+ installs) and Remove Broken Images (800+ installs).
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