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Database Cleaner vs Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Database Cleaner

Database Cleaner

5(148)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…

Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…

4.7(12)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Database Cleaner has a higher user rating (5/5 from 148 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Database Cleaner has accumulated 463K+ total downloads while Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… has 29K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Database Cleaner
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Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…4.7/5
Total Reviews
148Database Cleaner
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Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…12
Active Installs
10K+Database Cleaner
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Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…1.0K+
Total Downloads
463K+Database Cleaner
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Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…29K+
Support Resolution
0%Database Cleaner
Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…N/A
Last Updated
1 month agoDatabase Cleaner
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Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…1 month ago
First Released
2021Database Cleaner
Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…2023
Age
5 yearsDatabase Cleaner
Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…3 years
WP Requires
6.0+Database Cleaner
Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…5.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Database Cleaner
Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…7.4+
Business Model
FreeDatabase Cleaner
Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…Free
Latest Version
1.3.4Database Cleaner
Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…2.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Database Cleaner

5/5(148 reviews)
5
99%
4
1%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…

4.7/5(12 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

Recent Reviews

Database Cleaner Reviews

by Isaac Eboji

Smart relational analysis & Lower false positives

A well-designed WordPress optimisation plugin that stands out for its precision and restraint. Rather than aggressively deleting data, it analyses relationships within the database and clearly flags w

by propagatica

Search function for free

A very good plugin with features that are usually found in premium plugins, for example, a search function, which in Advanced Database Cleaner, for instance, requires the Pro version.

by currantfarmer

Does everything I ask

No problems at all

Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… Reviews

by connectworldwide

Time saver!

Media Library Tools has made managing four sites with media libraries almost 20 years old much easier, saving me time and making our libraries more manageable, searchable, and useable by staff ad volu

by Freed

Excellent for WooCommerce images

I use it as a fast, easy plugin to rename and add alt text to my Printful items in my WooCommerce site.

by fuu0

useless without pro

sad, but again a useless plugin without buying the pro Version This topic was modified 1 year, 2 months ago by fuu0.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Database Cleaner or Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… more popular?
Database Cleaner has 10K+ active installations while Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… has 1.0K+. Database Cleaner is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Database Cleaner or Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…?
Database Cleaner has a 5/5 rating from 148 reviews, while Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… has a 4.7/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are Database Cleaner and Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… free?
Database Cleaner is free and Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Database Cleaner or Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &…?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Database Cleaner was last updated 1 month ago and Media Library Tools – Rename, Clean &… was last updated 1 month ago.

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