Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Media Cleaner currently ranks #485 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #480, first reached on Jul 22, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 90K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 4,891 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 13% versus the month before (4,317/day).
- The latest release, v7.3.1, shipped on Oct 10, 2026 (6 days ago) — release #175 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | #485 |
| 2026-09-30 | #485 |
| 2026-08-31 | #482 |
| 2026-07-31 | #482 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 90,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 90,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 90,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 90,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 1,727 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,266 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,362 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,569 |
| 2026-06-30 | 902 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11,485 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,057 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,641 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,557 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,397 |
| 2025-12-31 | 729 |
| 2025-11-30 | 650 |
| 2025-10-31 | 739 |
| 2025-09-30 | 29,919 |
| 2025-08-31 | 1,334 |
| 2025-07-31 | 1,496 |
| 2025-06-30 | 18,999 |
| 2025-05-31 | 590 |
| 2025-04-30 | 767 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,051 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,168 |
| 2025-01-31 | 693 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1,133 |
| 2024-11-30 | 1,228 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,003 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,142 |
| 2024-08-31 | 437 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jordy Meow |
|---|---|
| Current version | 7.3.1 |
| Versions released | 175 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-10 |
| Added to directory | 2016-05-15 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 8.1+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Find and delete unused images and media files, fix broken entries, with a trash to undo anything. A lighter, faster WordPress! 💕
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Media Cleaner?
WordPress.org reports 90K+ active installs.
How popular is Media Cleaner?
As of October 16, 2026, Media Cleaner ranks #485 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #480.
When was Media Cleaner last updated?
Media Cleaner was last updated on October 10, 2026 (version 7.3.1). It has shipped 175 releases in total.
Who makes Media Cleaner?
Media Cleaner is developed by Jordy Meow. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2016.
