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DX Delete Attached Media

By Mario Peshev

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

DX Delete Attached Media Review - In-Depth Analysis

Automatically deletes attached media from posts and custom post types added via the Media button. This helps maintain your site by removing unused media files.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 28+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

DX Delete Attached Media deletes all of the attached media files to your posts once they get deleted from the system. The standard core behavior deletes posts alone without taking care of related images. Now you can maintain your install and get rid of all solo attachments getting into your posts via the Media button and used nowhere else.

The plugin works with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads.

Comparing to Alternatives

DX Delete Attached Media stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for managing attached media deletion in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple with no setup or configuration needed
Effectively deletes attached media as intended
Works well with various site types including classifieds and WooCommerce
Highly rated by users for reliability and ease of use
Free to use with no hidden costs

Weaknesses

Does not delete certain file types like .webp
May delete media used elsewhere on the site, causing unintended data loss
Limited to basic functionality without advanced options
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 28 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness. However, a small minority report issues with media deletion affecting other site content.

Positive highlights

"Its a perfect plugin. No setup and/or configurations required." — Livingstone
"The plugin works well... Just install, activate and it does the job." — UomoMacchina
"This plugin is a total lifesaver!" — jreitter
"It does what it says, simple and easy." — MaxByer
"Does what it says without any issues. And its free!" — pixcil

Common complaints

Plugin deleted media used elsewhere on the site, including media used in other posts via ACF Image Fields and ACF Gallery plugins.

Weaknesses

Lacks support for deleting certain file types like .webp
Risk of deleting media still in use elsewhere causing content issues
No advanced configuration to prevent unintended deletions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, no-fuss plugin to delete attached media files from posts, especially those running classifieds or WooCommerce sites.

Not ideal for

Sites heavily using media across multiple posts or custom fields where media reuse is common, as the plugin may delete media still in use elsewhere.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to delete attached media without any setup or configuration required.

Final Verdict

DX Delete Attached Media is a highly effective and easy-to-use plugin that fulfills its purpose with minimal effort from the user. Its excellent user ratings reflect its reliability and simplicity, making it a great choice for users needing basic attached media deletion functionality.

However, users should exercise caution as the plugin may delete media used elsewhere on the site, which can lead to unintended content loss. Additionally, the lack of support for certain file types and no advanced configuration options limit its suitability for complex media management needs.