# Best Unused Media Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 23 unused media plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Media Hygiene: Remove or De…, Unattached Media Manager, Unused Media Cleaner.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-hygiene/) | 5K+ | 4.2/5 (40) | Sep 14, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 2 | [Unattached Media Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unattached-media-manager/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 7, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [Unused Media Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unused-media-cleaner/) | 70+ | — | Oct 14, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Mediaspy – Detect & Clean Unused Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mediaspy/) | 50+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Sep 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Mediapapa – Your WordPress Media Library Manager & Copilot](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mediapapa/) | 30+ | — | Aug 27, 2026 | 62/100 |
| 6 | [Smart Media Replacement](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-media-replacement/) | 20+ | — | Aug 6, 2026 | 58/100 |
| 7 | [Gogasys Media Cleaner: Clean Unused Media, Duplicate Files & Database](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gogasys-unused-media-cleaner/) | 10+ | — | Jun 24, 2026 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [Freshet Unused Media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/freshet-unused-media/) | 10+ | — | Oct 1, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 9 | [MGCora Unused Media Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mgcora-unused-media-finder/) | 10+ | — | Sep 29, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 10 | [MediaPilot AI – Media Library Folders, Cleanup & AI Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mediapilot-ai/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 11 | [OliveroDev Media Audit – Media Library Cleaner & Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/oliverodev-media-audit/) | <10 | 5/5 (3) | Sep 19, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 12 | [Unused Media Usage Audit by CodeCaste](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codecaste-unused-media-usage-audit/) | <10 | — | Sep 29, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 13 | [Elevoire Media Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/elevoire-media-cleaner/) | <10 | — | Sep 7, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 14 | [Era Media Usage Finder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/era-media-usage-finder/) | <10 | — | Jun 12, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 15 | [InTouch Media Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/intouch-media-cleaner/) | <10 | — | Sep 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 16 | [PRBLEM Safe Media Inspector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/prblem-safe-media-inspector/) | <10 | — | Sep 17, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 17 | [HK Media Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hk-media-optimizer/) | <10 | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 18 | [Media Gallery Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-gallery-cleaner/) | <10 | — | Aug 2, 2025 | 30/100 |
| 19 | [NaveenCodes Media Organizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/naveencodes-media-organizer/) | <10 | — | Oct 3, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 20 | [MediaRef Cleanup Auditor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mediaref-cleanup-auditor/) | <10 | — | Aug 1, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 21 | [AVAR Media Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/avar-media-optimizer/) | <10 | — | Aug 30, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 22 | [HoatzinMedia — Media Cleaner & Storage Optimizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hoatzinmedia-library-cleaner/) | <10 | — | Apr 24, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 23 | [Media Mage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-mage/) | <10 | — | Aug 31, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular unused media plugin for WordPress?
Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More! is the most popular unused media plugin with 5K+ active installs and a 4.2/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many unused media plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 23 plugins tagged “unused media” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which unused media plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused Images and More! has the highest rating at 4.2/5 from 40 reviews.

### Are these unused media plugins actively maintained?
12 of the top 23 unused media plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/unused-media/ · Generated 2026-10-04 22:53 UTC by PageForge