Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… vs Post Lockdown (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused…
5.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Post Lockdown has a higher user rating (4.6/5 from 9 reviews) while Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… has accumulated 46K+ total downloads while Post Lockdown has 22K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… | Post Lockdown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 4.6/5 |
| Total Reviews | 31 | ◄ | 9 |
| Active Installs | 5.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 46K+ | ◄ | 22K+ |
| Support Resolution | 50% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 2 months ago |
| First Released | 2023 | 2015 | |
| Age | 3 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.3+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.0.2 | 4.0.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused…
Post Lockdown
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… averaged approximately 113 daily downloads while Post Lockdown averaged 10.
Recent Reviews
Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… Reviews
Mistakes unused with unattached
If you use the same images for several post and/or pages this plugin will still say they’re unused simply because they’re not specifically attached to one specific post/page.If you have a lot of pictu
Works!
Reviews here seem a unfair. The plugin did an excellent job after I did a scan, set the page to display 250 entries, and pressed the red button to delete all listed/unused attachments. I tested my web
Great Plugin
This is a great plugin, and the support is also great and quick to respond.I was having an issue where images uploaded to the gallery field in ACF Pro would disappear, but this has now been resolved.
Post Lockdown Reviews
Doesnt work on “patterns”
Plugin doesn’t work for patterns. Post type “WP-block” the posts (patterns) are visible and selectable but does not remove the “trash” buttons
Simple and effective
Post Lockdown is an excellent plugin for admins that want to restrict lower user roles from editing or deleting specific posts.
Do the job, but [edited]
I edit my review (original one below) as the “problem” doesn’t exist anymore with the new version. This plugin deserves a 5 stars now that a bulk option is available. The smartest and easiest lock pos
More Delete Worth Comparing
Top alternatives in the same category as Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… and Post Lockdown
Delete posts, pages, comments, users, taxonomy terms and meta fields in bulk with different powerful filters and conditions.
Bulk delete posts, pages, users, attachments, and meta fields based on complex bulk conditions & filters.
This plugin adds the functionality to remove the WordPress default favicon since WordPress 5.4.
Simple Revisions Delete adds a discreet link within a post submit box to let you purge (delete) its revisions via AJAX. Bulk actions also available.
A quick way to delete all pending and spam comments. Useful for victims of spammer attacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… or Post Lockdown more popular?
Which has better ratings — Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… or Post Lockdown?
Are Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… and Post Lockdown free?
Which plugin has better support — Media Hygiene: Remove or Delete Unused… or Post Lockdown?
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.