Title: WPSQR Media Protector – Prevent Used Image Deletion Author: wpsqr Published: 22. August 2025 Last modified: 29. Januar 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/wpsqr-media-protector/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3434904) ![](https://ps.w.org/wpsqr-media-protector/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3430991) # WPSQR Media Protector – Prevent Used Image Deletion By [wpsqr](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpsqr/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/wpsqr-media-protector.1.0.2.zip) * [Details](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/wpsqr-media-protector/#description) * [Reviews](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/wpsqr-media-protector/#reviews) * [Installation](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/wpsqr-media-protector/#installation) * [Development](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/wpsqr-media-protector/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wpsqr-media-protector/) ## Description **WPSQR Media Protector** helps you safely manage your WordPress media library by preventing accidental deletion of images that are currently in use anywhere on your site. If you’ve ever broken layouts, posts, or WooCommerce products by deleting an image that was still being used, this plugin solves that problem. The plugin scans your website, detects where each image is used, and blocks deletion of images that are still referenced — keeping your site intact and error-free. ### Why Use WPSQR Media Protector? * Prevent broken pages caused by deleted images * Safely clean and manage large media libraries * Ideal for content-heavy sites, blogs, and WooCommerce stores * Works with standard and custom post types ### Core Features: * **Image Usage Detection** Detects where images are used across posts, pages, categories, tags, custom post types, and WooCommerce content. * **Deletion Protection** Automatically prevents deletion of images that are still in use and displays a clear warning message. * **Usage Reports Dashboard** View reports showing: - Total images scanned - Images pending processing - Estimated processing time * **Background Processing** Scan large media libraries safely without blocking your site. * **Cancel Anytime** Stop image processing whenever needed and resume later. * **WooCommerce Compatible** Protects product images, gallery images, and category thumbnails. * **Plugin Compatibility** Designed to work alongside popular image optimization plugins. ### Troubleshooting 1. Ensure the WPSQR-Media-Protector plugin is activated and your WordPress version is at least 5.2. 2. Deactivate other plugins to check for conflicts. ## Screenshots [⌊Dashboard⌉⌊Dashboard⌉[ **Dashboard** [⌊Media Library⌉⌊Media Library⌉[ **Media Library** [⌊Image Details⌉⌊Image Details⌉[ **Image Details** [⌊Edit Image Page⌉⌊Edit Image Page⌉[ **Edit Image Page** ## Installation 1. Upload the `wpsqr-media-protector` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Navigate to **Tools Media Protector** in the admin menu. 4. Start processing images to analyze usage across your site. ## FAQ ### Can I check if images are used in different post types? Yes, Media Protector supports custom post types, allowing you to check usage across all post types. ### How does Media Protector determine if an image is in use? Media Protector analyzes your website’s content and identifies where each image is being used. This includes posts, pages, terms, tags and custom post types. ### How long does it take to process images on my site? The processing time depends on the number of images and the complexity of your site. The plugin will display an estimated processing time on the plugin page. Large sites with thousands of images may take longer, but you can always cancel processing if needed. ### What happens if I delete an image that’s in use? Media Protector prevents the deletion of images that are currently in use. If you attempt to delete an image that is in use, the plugin will show a warning and will not allow the deletion unless the image is no longer referenced anywhere. ### Can I cancel the processing of image usage at any time? Yes, you can cancel the image processing at any time by clicking the «Cancel Processing» button on the plugin’s page. Any images that were not yet processed will remain pending for future processing. ### Does the plugin work with WooCommerce images? Yes, Media Protector supports WooCommerce images, including product images, category images, and other media associated with your store. It will analyze and protect any image used in your WooCommerce store. ### Is Media Protector compatible with image optimization plugins? Yes, Media Protector should work alongside image optimization plugins like WP Smush or EWWW Image Optimizer. However, if you encounter any issues, we recommend testing the plugin with optimizers disabled to rule out conflicts. ### Can Media Protector work with multisite WordPress installations? Yes, Media Protector is compatible with WordPress multisite installations. Each site within the network can be managed independently. ### Is there documentation available? Yes, you can find comprehensive documentation on our website at [WPSQR-Media-Protector Documentation](https://www.sigmasqr.com/). ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “WPSQR Media Protector – Prevent Used Image Deletion” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ wpsqr ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wpsqr/) [Translate “WPSQR Media Protector – Prevent Used Image Deletion” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/wpsqr-media-protector) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpsqr-media-protector/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wpsqr-media-protector/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wpsqr-media-protector/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/wpsqr-media-protector/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.2 * Added support for WordPress 6.9 * Bulk protection management in media library * Minor UI and compatibility improvements #### 1.0.1 * Fixed small issues with plugin scripts. * Improved user experience and compatibility. #### 1.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.0.2** * Last updated **8 Monaten ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.10** * PHP version ** 7.2 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpsqr-media-protector/) * Tags * [management](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/management/)[protection](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/protection/) [tracking](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/tracking/) * [Advanced View](https://de-ch.wordpress.org/plugins/wpsqr-media-protector/advanced/) ## Ratings Es wurden noch keine Rezensionen eingereicht. 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