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Find Posts Using Attachment

By Sergey Biryukov

Content Management / Media Library & Asset Management

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Find Posts Using Attachment Review - In-Depth Analysis

Find all posts that use a specific attachment like images or videos. It enhances the Media Library with a 'Used In' column.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.36/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 27+ reviews)

Active Installations

900+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to find all posts where a particular attachment, such as an image or video, is used. It adds a 'Used In' column to the list view in the Media Library, providing a clear overview of where each attachment is utilized.

Additionally, it displays this information in the attachment details modal. The plugin can identify posts that use the image in content, including any of its intermediate sizes, or as a featured image. It is compatible with custom post types as well.

This functionality is inspired by a WP Tavern post discussing the challenges with image attachments in WordPress.

Comparing to Alternatives

Find Posts Using Attachment has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique tool for its specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Accurately identifies where attachments are used across posts.
Simple and straightforward interface.
Works well with recent WordPress versions despite lack of updates.
Helps in managing and replacing media files efficiently.

Weaknesses

Does not detect media with mismatched URL protocols (http vs https).
Lacks updates and new features over time.
No pro version or premium features available.
Limited to its core functionality without extended options.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and very few low ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's functionality and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'Excellent plugin! Thanks Thanks Thanks' — liaris
'Great Idea for a Plugin' — sjcsdwebmaster
'Excellent plugin, still working with WP 6.8.1' — daviddelon
'Excellent Plugin' — Pieter Sand
'Great' — pedrohenriqueromio

Common complaints

Incorrectly identifies some images as unused, including important ones like corporate logos.

Weaknesses

Fails to detect media files when URL protocols differ (http vs https).
No recent updates to address emerging issues or add features.
Limited error handling for false positives in media usage detection.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple and effective way to find posts using specific attachments, especially those managing media-heavy WordPress sites.

Not ideal for

Users requiring advanced media management features or those who need guaranteed accuracy in complex URL scenarios, such as mixed http and https media links.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality to locate posts using attachments without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Find Posts Using Attachment is a valuable tool for WordPress users looking to track where media files are used within their posts. It enjoys strong positive feedback for its simplicity and effectiveness, despite some limitations with URL protocol detection and occasional false positives.

While it lacks a pro version and recent updates, its unique functionality without direct alternatives makes it a useful plugin for media management. Users should be aware of its limitations and test it carefully in environments with mixed protocol media URLs.