Identify orphaned files, duplicate uploads, and broken local content links.
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WordPress Media Library Cleanup
Find evidence of media problems and unused duplicate attachments without unsafe automatic deletion.
Target Audience
Agency developers and administrators cleaning up bloated WordPress uploads folders.
Expected Outcomes
Measure the impact of this workflow.
Run safe dry runs to preview potential disk savings without risk of data loss.
Safely rename attachments and automatically update database content links.
Common problems
What this workflow helps you fix.
Attachment records point to missing files, causing broken links and database bloat
Published content contains broken local URLs from migrated or deleted media files
Identical duplicate files are uploaded multiple times, wasting server disk space
Blanket automated cleanup scripts delete active layout assets, causing layout shift
A practical Cyphex workflow
- Run the resumable Media Intelligence scan to build a local map of all attachments.
- Identify exact duplicates based on content hashes and list their usage pages.
- Perform a dry run to inspect missing attachments and broken links without deleting files.
- Perform safe file renames and allow Cyphex to update database text links dynamically.
Eligibility matters: local features use WordPress server capabilities. External AI remains optional and follows the provider account you configure.
Frequently asked questions
Will Cyphex delete duplicate images automatically?
No. Cyphex lists duplicates for manual review. We believe automated deletion is unsafe because page builders hide assets.
What is a dry run?
A dry run scans the library and simulates disk cleanup or database renaming, reporting potential findings before applying any changes.
How does it handle multisite networks?
It runs on an individual site basis, targeting local attachments and uploads paths to keep multisite structures fully isolated and safe.
Free and open source
Start your wordpress media library cleanup workflow.
Install the free plugin, scan your library, and use only the tools your site supports.