Media Library Doctor
Audit, analyze, and optimize your WordPress Media Library: find unused images, duplicates, missing ALT text, huge files, and view health stats.
Solid choice
Media Library Doctor is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Media Library Doctor stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| duplicate images | >100 |
| image audit | >100 |
| media health | >100 |
| missing alt | >100 |
| unused images | >100 |
About Media Library Doctor
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Media Library Doctor is a comprehensive media library optimization and audit plugin for WordPress. It scans your media attachments to identify performance bottlenecks, orphaned files, duplicate uploads, and SEO accessibility issues.
Key Features
- Media Statistics & Health Score: Overview of total files, storage breakdown, format distribution, and real-time health score calculation.
- Unused Images Finder: Detect detached images not used in posts, pages, widgets, featured images, or postmeta.
- Huge Images Audit: Flag oversized files and massive resolution images with configurable thresholds.
- Duplicate Image Finder: Identify duplicate image uploads using MD5 file hashes.
- Missing ALT Text Editor: Inline quick-edit interface to add missing ALT text directly or auto-generate draft ALT tags.
- Missing Dimensions Repair: 1-Click tool to recalculate and restore missing image width and height metadata.
Installation
- Upload the
media-library-doctorfolder to your/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Access ‘Media Health’ from the WordPress Admin sidebar menu.
Frequently asked questions
Does deleting an unused image permanently remove it?
Yes, deleting an attachment removes the file and its metadata permanently. Always ensure you have a site backup before deleting files.
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FAQ
Media Library Doctor: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Is Media Library Doctor free?
Yes. Media Library Doctor is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Media Library Doctor safe to use in 2026?
Media Library Doctor is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Media Library Doctor?
Media Library Doctor is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 101 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 110 times in the last 30 days.
Does Media Library Doctor work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Media Library Doctor up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.
What PHP version does Media Library Doctor need?
Media Library Doctor requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Media Library Doctor last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 14, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes Media Library Doctor?
Media Library Doctor is developed and maintained by Elix Apps.
What are the best alternatives to Media Library Doctor?
The most popular alternatives to Media Library Doctor are Mediapapa (30+ installs), MediaVoom (10+ installs) and MediaPilot AI (10+ installs).
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