MediaKnightv1.0.4
Make Media Library files private: block direct URL access to PDFs and images so only logged-in users can open them. Apache rules + Nginx snippet.
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Local WebP optimizer for WordPress. Free converts images to WebP; Pro adds AVIF and site-wide image tools.
Export your WordPress media library to a downloadable ZIP file. Exclude thumbnails and filter by upload date.
Filevuev2.14.2
A secure, private WordPress client portal that installs automatically with zero technical setup. Organized folders, client logins, staff access, docum …
Media Syncv1.5.3
Simple plugin to scan "uploads" directory and bring those files into Media Library.
Find, preview, and safely delete unused images from your WordPress Media Library with a clean, fast, and secure admin panel.
Blocks direct access to uploaded media files for visitors who are not logged in. File URLs stay unchanged.
Media Library Cleanerv2.0.1
Find which media files are in use and which are safe to delete, so you can clean up your uploads folder with confidence.
Prevent public access to WordPress files and folders. Protect downloads from public access. Role and user based folder access in premium plans only.
Detect and permanently delete orphaned uploads (files physically present on disk without an attachment in the Media Library).