Archivarix External Images Importer vs Media Cleaner

Archivarix External Images Importer scans your posts and pages for external URLs in src/srcset attributes of all img tags. Based on configured settings, the plugin can: Download images from their original external sources Download images from Internet Archive (Wayback Machine) Try to download from original source first, then from Internet Archive if failed Try to download from Internet Archive first, then from original source if failed Restore missing local images (404) from Web Archive You can choose what to do with images that could not be downloaded: Keep image unchanged Remove image from post completely Replace with 1×1 pixel placeholder Key Features Full compatibility with WordPress 7.0 AI-ready: WordPress Abilities API / MCP integration (WordPress 7.0+) so AI agents can scan and import images Modern AJAX interface with real-time progress Background processing – you can close the browser while processing continues Detailed import statistics and logs with CSV export Custom filename patterns support Automatic restoration of missing local images srcset attribute support Custom post types support Invalid URL detection and handling Improved error handling and logging Responsive design for all devices Available in English, Russian (Русский), Spanish (Español), French (Français), Portuguese (Português), and German (Deutsch). For more information, visit the plugin documentation.

Media Cleaner is a powerful plugin that helps you clean up your WordPress media library by deleting unused media entries and files, as well as fixing broken entries. With an internal trash feature, you can preview and confirm changes before permanently deleting anything. Plus, Media Cleaner uses smart analysis to ensure compatibility with specific plugins and themes. Use it alongside Database Cleaner for the ultimate clean-up experience. Media Cleaner is like a ninja assassin for your Media Library – it’ll stealthily take out all the unnecessary media and broken entries that are cluttering up the place. Just make sure you have a solid backup plan in place before you let this bad boy loose. To learn more about compatibility, features, and the Pro version, check out the tutorial on the official website. COMPATIBILITY This plugin is compatible with all media types, including retina and WebP versions. It has been tested on a wide range of WordPress versions, including the latest version with Gutenberg, as well as on various themes with a large community of users. It also supports WooCommerce. For users with more complex plugins for handling website content, the Pro version may be necessary for optimal compatibility. We are constantly working to increase compatibility with other plugins. PRO VERSION Media Cleaner Pro adds extra features to the free version of Media Cleaner: Filesystem Analysis: Scans your physical /uploads directory and matches it against the Media Library. Extra support for complex plugins, such as ACF, Metabox, Divi Builder, Fusion Builder (Avada), WPBakery Page Builder, Visual Composer, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Brizy Builder, Oxygen Builder, Slider Revolution, Justified Image Grid, Avia Framework, and many more! Live Site Scan: Analyzes the online version of your website, potentially improving accuracy in some cases. WP-CLI support: Allows you to run the plugin at a higher speed or automatically with direct server access (via SSH).