{"id":1226,"date":"2024-08-28T09:45:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T09:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thumbpress.co\/?p=1226"},"modified":"2026-05-18T03:15:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T03:15:47","slug":"woocommerce-delete-unused-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thumbpress.co\/blog\/woocommerce-delete-unused-images\/","title":{"rendered":"WooCommerce Delete Unused Images: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A media library clogged with unused\/out-of-stock product images is a frequent issue for WooCommerce sites. However, most users fail to identify this issue, resulting in a slower responding site and a disgusted audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary solution to get rid of these issues is deleting unused images from WooCommerce websites. There are mainly two ways to delete WooCommerce unused images: using a WordPress plugin<\/strong> or deleting them manually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will give you a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to delete unused WooCommerce images, why you should delete them, why using a plugin is a better option, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons to Delete Unused Images from WooCommerce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Deleting unused images from your media files can significantly improve your website’s performance, let’s see how it works –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saves More Space <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Deleting unused images from WooCommerce frees up newer spaces within the server. Those vacant spaces can be used to store new and updated product images. It also means you can save money by not having to subscribe to additional server spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enhances Site Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Improved site performance significantly boosts users’ businesses, as spaces created by deleting unused images works as an easy nesting place for more site features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This ensures you have a much faster-responding website that’s usually preferred by visitors, resulting in better impressions and sells ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better SEO Outcome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Deleting unused images is a basic SEO practice as a lighter website means smoother site performance and better user experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Such improvements are easily noticed by most search engines, increasing the chance of your WooCommerce site showing up higher in search results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Methods to Delete Woocommerce Unused Images<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Method 1: Using ThumbPress<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When it comes to deleting unused WooCommerce images, ThumbPress is unmatched. This advanced WordPress plugin allows you to easily detect and remove unused images from your media library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally intended for WordPress, ThumbPress has also gained significant popularity in the WooCommerce ecosystem, thanks to its powerful capabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now let’s jump into the step-by-step guide to detect and delete WooCommerce unused images using ThumbPress Pro –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Download and Activate ThumbPress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First, log in to your WordPress website dashboard, go to \u2018Plugins<\/strong>\u2019, select \u2018Add New Plugin<\/strong>\u2019, search \u2018ThumbPress<\/strong>\u2019, and initiate installing. After complete installing, tap \u2018Activate<\/strong>\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2: Set Up Detect Unused Images\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

After you have enabled the feature, you are all set to detect unused images. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To access this section, please go to
WordPress Dashboard > ThumbPress > Unused Images <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, Set Chunk Size<\/strong>. Hit the Detect Now<\/strong> button. Detecting images might take some time and you cannot close that tab until it\u2019s complete. To avoid this inconvenience you can enable Detect in Background<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now all your unused images are detected. You can easily get rid of these image files from here and tidy up your website.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Apply Bulk Select and Preview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Now you\u2019ll be directed to the unused image gallery section. Tap on the \u2018Checkbox<\/strong>\u2019 tagged as \u2018File Name<\/strong>\u2019 in the top left corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will select all the image results within the directory. You can download before deleting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4: Delete the Selected Ones<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve finalized the selection process, change \u2018Bulk Action<\/strong>\u2019 with \u2018Move to Trash <\/strong>\u2019 from the drop-down menu and tap \u2018Apply<\/strong>\u2019. Your unused images will be gone forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, you can also choose to delete them one by one using the \u2018Delete<\/strong>\u2019 button in parallel to the subject file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Method 2: Using WordPress Default Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In case you didn\u2019t know, WordPress has a default option to find WooCommerce unused images within the media library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the drawback is that it can only detect media files that aren\u2019t attached to any post or content on any page. This list can also include icons, symbols, etc., which can confuse users about what to delete or not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, let’s have a quick glimpse of what it takes to detect and delete unused images using nothing other than WordPress\u2019s default option – <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Enter Your WordPress Dashboard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Login into your WordPress website’s dashboard and then the media library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2: Select the Filter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Change the view style to \u2018List View<\/strong>\u2019 and select \u2018Unattached<\/strong>\u2019 from the top drop-down filter menu. Now click \u2018Filter<\/strong>\u2019 and tap the checkbox marked as \u2018File<\/strong>\u2019 on the top left corner to select all the unused images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3: Delete Images<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re satisfied with the selection process, select \u2018Permanently Delete<\/strong>\u2019 from the lower drop-down menu and tap Apply<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Congratulations! Now you have completed the process of WooCommerce delete unused images. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why ThumbPress is a Better Option?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Automated Unused Image Detection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ThumbPress streamlines the process of deleting unused images in WooCommerce websites. Once you\u2019ve configured the plugin, you can fetch all the unused images within your media library at once and delete them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accurate Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the default method fails to detect unused images within the media library. We have found media files of a deleted blog still visible within the media gallery and detected as unused images. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas, ThumbPress brings up the latest and most accurate unused image list every time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimum Woocommerce Adaption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ThumbPress is developed to be highly adaptive with WooCommerce built websites. It is a lightweight plugin and doesn\u2019t conflict with any other existing plugin of your WooCommerce site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, users can enjoy an optimum responsive experience throughout various smaller displays i.e. mobile, tablet, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Value for Money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This plugin offers a wide range of reliable image management tools, making it an excellent value for the investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its comprehensive features ensures that you get the most out of your money. Not all plugins are worth buying as most plugins might not be able to fully meet your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular Update and Premium Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No plugin is perfect from the start; there\u2019s always room for improvement. ThumbPress is no exception, but what sets it apart is its commitment to regular updates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These upgrades include bug fixes, adding new features, and enhancements to improve the plugin’s performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concluding Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of this blog is to guide you through the various methods of deleting unused images in WooCommerce. If you’ve read this far, we’re confident that removing unused images from your WooCommerce site will now be a breeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It gets even easier with the ThumbPress plugin. Give it a try, and you\u2019ll see your website maintenance stresses disappear!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How do I delete unattached images in WordPress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To delete unattached images from WordPress, go to the media library, then filter \u2018Unattached<\/strong>\u2019 from the drop-down menu, bulk select the images, choose the \u2018Permanently Delete<\/strong>\u2019 button from the other drop-down menu and finally click \u2018Apply<\/strong>\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I delete products and images in WooCommerce?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can delete any products and images in WooCommerce by simply going to the product list, hovering the mouse right below the product name, and clicking \u2018Trash<\/strong>\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will remove the product as well as the media files associated with it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does deleting WooCommerce delete products?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No, deleting the WooCommerce plugin doesn\u2019t remove the products. Rather doing it so only removes the plugin from the WordPress installed plugin list and the media files related to it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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