Media Use Map
Show where each file is used, and which files nothing references.
Media Use Map is a proposed WordPress plugin — Show where each file is used, and which files nothing references. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 50 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
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At a glance
- Platform
- WordPress
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 50 (50 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- Media Library, post content, featured images
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~5 weeks after threshold
The problem
Media libraries fill with uploads editors are afraid to delete, because WordPress does not say where a file appears.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Publishers and agencies cleaning large media libraries.
Media Use Map is a proposed WordPress plugin for libraries that grew past what anyone can remember.
Each file lists the posts, pages, and featured images that reference it. A filter shows files with no reference, and delete stays behind a preview so a file used only as a featured image is not treated as unused. Alt text and compression are out of scope.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Uses of this file
Open an attachment and see the content that references it, including featured images.
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Unused filter
List files with zero references so cleanup starts from evidence.
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Delete preview
The delete step repeats where the file is used, or states that nothing references it.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- CDN offload
- Image compression
- Alt-text rewriting
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
Media Library, post content, featured images
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
Guessing, a full media-management suite, deleting files and waiting for broken images
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Does this write alt text?
No. Alt-text review is a separate draft, Alt Text Factory. This draft only tracks where files are used.
Will it delete unused files on its own?
No. It lists them and asks you to confirm. Nothing is removed in the background.
Is Media Use Map available to download yet?
No. Media Use Map is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 50 votes needed before development starts.
What does Media Use Map do?
Show where each file is used, and which files nothing references. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which drafts get built.
When will Media Use Map be released?
Estimated build time is ~5 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Media Use Map cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Media Use Map is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Media Use Map — release notes and access details.
What does Media Use Map require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.