# Remove Extra Media

> Remove Extra Media has 10+ active installs and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Remove Extra Media shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Use Remove Extra Media to remove extra media attachments from your selected post types.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,473
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+170% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.1
- **Last updated:** Jun 18, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.9.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Michael Cannon (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/comprock/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/remove-extra-media/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | >100 | 741 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,116 |
| [remove](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/remove/) | #78 | 106 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| remove | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Safe SVG](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/safe-svg/) | 1M+ | 4.9/5 (79) | Sep 22, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 2 | [FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filebird/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (1,122) | Aug 22, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 3 | [Media Cleaner: Delete Unused Images & Clean Your Media Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Oct 10, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 4 | [Media Library Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-assistant/) | 70K+ | 4.8/5 (202) | Sep 27, 2026 | 94/100 |
| 5 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [Default Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/default-featured-image/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (68) | Jun 17, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Phoenix Media Rename](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/phoenix-media-rename/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (75) | Sep 11, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 8 | [Media Sync](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-sync/) | 50K+ | 4.7/5 (86) | Aug 15, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 9 | [Media File Renamer: Rename Images & Files for SEO (AI-Powered)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-file-renamer/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (447) | Oct 3, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 10 | [Reveal IDs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/reveal-ids-for-wp-admin-25/) | 40K+ | 5/5 (61) | Aug 15, 2026 | 87/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remove Extra Media free?
Yes. Remove Extra Media is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Remove Extra Media safe to use in 2026?
Remove Extra Media shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Remove Extra Media?
Remove Extra Media is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,473 times since it launched in September 2013. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Remove Extra Media work with WordPress 7.1?
Remove Extra Media is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Remove Extra Media last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on June 18, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Remove Extra Media?
Remove Extra Media is developed and maintained by Michael Cannon.

### What are the best alternatives to Remove Extra Media?
The most popular alternatives to Remove Extra Media are Safe SVG (1M+ installs), FileBird (200K+ installs) and Media Cleaner: Delete Unuse… (90K+ installs).


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