# Image Cleanup

> Image Cleanup has 1K+ active installs, a 3.5/5 rating from 63 reviews and 198 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Image Cleanup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 129,969
- **Downloads (30 days):** 198 (+20% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.5/5 from 63 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.9.2
- **Last updated:** Nov 28, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** opicron (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/opicron/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/image-cleanup/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [clean](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/clean/) | #13 | 69 |
| [cleanup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cleanup/) | #11 | 215 |
| [image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image/) | #99 | 815 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| clean | >100 | 9,257 |
| cleanup | >100 | 5,743 |
| image | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.9: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Advanced Database Cleaner – Optimize & Clean Database to Speed Up Site Performance](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-database-cleaner/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,957) | Aug 20, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Media Cleaner: Clean your WordPress!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Sep 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 3 | [Advanced WordPress Reset – Debug, Recover & Reset WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-wp-reset/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (1,233) | Aug 20, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 4 | [Database Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/database-cleaner/) | 10K+ | 5/5 (151) | Sep 26, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 5 | [Unbloater](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unbloater/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (17) | Jun 12, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 6 | [Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-hygiene/) | 4K+ | 4.2/5 (40) | Sep 14, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 7 | [wp_head() cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-head-cleaner/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Easy WP Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-wp-cleaner/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (41) | Oct 8, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 9 | [Disable Login Language Switcher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-login-language-switcher/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | May 19, 2022 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Remove WordPress Overhead](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-wp-overhead/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 4, 2024 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Image Cleanup safe to use in 2026?
Image Cleanup shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Image Cleanup?
Image Cleanup is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 129,969 times since it launched in October 2013. It was downloaded 198 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Image Cleanup work with WordPress 7.1?
Image Cleanup 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 Image Cleanup last updated?
The latest version, 1.9.2, was released on November 28, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Image Cleanup?
Image Cleanup is developed and maintained by opicron.

### What are the best alternatives to Image Cleanup?
The most popular alternatives to Image Cleanup are Advanced Database Cleaner (100K+ installs), Media Cleaner: Clean your W… (90K+ installs) and Advanced WordPress Reset (10K+ installs).


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