About this plugin
Tidy Images is a lightweight WordPress media cleanup plugin that helps you identify used and unused images in your Media Library.
Instead of simply marking an image as used, Tidy Images also shows where the image is being used. This helps you understand your media usage before permanently deleting unnecessary files.
The plugin is designed to be simple, transparent, and easy to manage without adding unnecessary features.
Used and Unused Image Detection
Tidy Images scans your Media Library and separates images into two clear sections:
- Used Images
- Unused Images
This makes it easier to review your media files and identify images that may no longer be needed.
See Where Images Are Used
For each used image, the plugin displays where the image was detected.
Usage information can include:
- Posts
- Pages
- Custom post types
- Featured images
- Post content
- Custom image fields
- Gutenberg content
- Elementor content
- WooCommerce products
If the same image is used in multiple locations, Tidy Images displays the different usage locations.
WordPress Content Support
Tidy Images can detect images used in:
- Posts
- Pages
- Public custom post types
- Featured images
- Post content
- Custom fields
- Gutenberg blocks
- Elementor content
WooCommerce Support
When WooCommerce is active, Tidy Images can detect and protect images used as:
- Product featured images
- Product gallery images
- Product variation images
- WooCommerce placeholder images
The WooCommerce placeholder image is treated as a used image to help prevent accidental deletion.
Important Image Protection
Tidy Images protects important WordPress images from being marked as unused, including:
- Site Icon
- Custom Logo
- WooCommerce Placeholder Image
Safe Review Before Deletion
Unused images are displayed separately so you can review them before deletion.
You can:
- Delete a single unused image
- Select multiple unused images
- Select all unused images on the current page
- Permanently delete selected images
A confirmation message is shown before permanent deletion.
Pagination
Used and unused images are displayed with separate pagination.
This makes larger Media Libraries easier to browse and manage.
Lightweight and Focused
Tidy Images focuses on one main purpose: helping you understand which images are used and which images may be safely reviewed for cleanup.
The plugin does not try to replace image optimization, compression, or CDN plugins.