WPSQR Media Protector – Prevent Used Image Deletion

Mô tả

WPSQR Media Protector helps you safely manage your WordPress media library by preventing accidental deletion of images that are currently in use anywhere on your site.

If you’ve ever broken layouts, posts, or WooCommerce products by deleting an image that was still being used, this plugin solves that problem.

The plugin scans your website, detects where each image is used, and blocks deletion of images that are still referenced — keeping your site intact and error-free.

Why Use WPSQR Media Protector?

  • Prevent broken pages caused by deleted images
  • Safely clean and manage large media libraries
  • Ideal for content-heavy sites, blogs, and WooCommerce stores
  • Works with standard and custom post types

Core Features:

  • Image Usage Detection
    Detects where images are used across posts, pages, categories, tags, custom post types, and WooCommerce content.

  • Deletion Protection
    Automatically prevents deletion of images that are still in use and displays a clear warning message.

  • Usage Reports Dashboard
    View reports showing:

    • Total images scanned
    • Images pending processing
    • Estimated processing time
  • Background Processing
    Scan large media libraries safely without blocking your site.

  • Cancel Anytime
    Stop image processing whenever needed and resume later.

  • WooCommerce Compatible
    Protects product images, gallery images, and category thumbnails.

  • Plugin Compatibility
    Designed to work alongside popular image optimization plugins.

Troubleshooting

  1. Ensure the WPSQR-Media-Protector plugin is activated and your WordPress version is at least 5.2.
  2. Deactivate other plugins to check for conflicts.

Ảnh màn hình

  • Dashboard
  • Media Library
  • Image Details
  • Edit Image Page

Cài đặt

  1. Upload the wpsqr-media-protector folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to Tools Media Protector in the admin menu.
  4. Start processing images to analyze usage across your site.

Hỏi đáp

Can I check if images are used in different post types?

Yes, Media Protector supports custom post types, allowing you to check usage across all post types.

How does Media Protector determine if an image is in use?

Media Protector analyzes your website’s content and identifies where each image is being used. This includes posts, pages, terms, tags and custom post types.

How long does it take to process images on my site?

The processing time depends on the number of images and the complexity of your site. The plugin will display an estimated processing time on the plugin page. Large sites with thousands of images may take longer, but you can always cancel processing if needed.

What happens if I delete an image that’s in use?

Media Protector prevents the deletion of images that are currently in use. If you attempt to delete an image that is in use, the plugin will show a warning and will not allow the deletion unless the image is no longer referenced anywhere.

Can I cancel the processing of image usage at any time?

Yes, you can cancel the image processing at any time by clicking the “Cancel Processing” button on the plugin’s page. Any images that were not yet processed will remain pending for future processing.

Does the plugin work with WooCommerce images?

Yes, Media Protector supports WooCommerce images, including product images, category images, and other media associated with your store. It will analyze and protect any image used in your WooCommerce store.

Is Media Protector compatible with image optimization plugins?

Yes, Media Protector should work alongside image optimization plugins like WP Smush or EWWW Image Optimizer. However, if you encounter any issues, we recommend testing the plugin with optimizers disabled to rule out conflicts.

Can Media Protector work with multisite WordPress installations?

Yes, Media Protector is compatible with WordPress multisite installations. Each site within the network can be managed independently.

Is there documentation available?

Yes, you can find comprehensive documentation on our website at WPSQR-Media-Protector Documentation.

Đánh giá

Không có đánh giá nào cho plugin này.

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Nhật ký thay đổi

1.0.2

  • Added support for WordPress 6.9
  • Bulk protection management in media library
  • Minor UI and compatibility improvements

1.0.1

  • Fixed small issues with plugin scripts.
  • Improved user experience and compatibility.

1.0

  • Initial release