Proxy missing media to a production origin so staging and local environments don't need a full copy of the uploads directory.
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Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Downloadyar Remote Mediav1.2.2
Offload your WordPress media to a remote download host over FTP/FTPS and automatically rewrite media URLs to the remote host.
Detect and permanently delete orphaned uploads (files physically present on disk without an attachment in the Media Library).
lihi Short URLv1.0.7
Adds lihi Short URL controls to create, copy, and edit short URLs for posts, pages, media, and public post types in the WordPress admin.
The Pastev2.1.4
Paste files and image data from clipboard and instantly upload them to the WordPress media library.
Sherpa Managed Documentsv1.5.6
Replace WordPress documents while keeping their existing public URLs, attachment IDs and version history.
A simple way to prevent search engines and the public from indexing and accessing your files without complex user authentication.
Duplicate Media Guardv2.1.1
Replace existing media files in WordPress without changing their URL or attachment ID. Prevent duplicate media uploads with smart filename and image h …
Bromate Remote Media Bridgev1.0.11
Use a remote WordPress uploads directory without copying your entire media library. Optionally cache media files locally as visitors browse your site.