Real proportions
Portrait, landscape and square, as they really are.
No more cropped squares. Identify the shape of every asset immediately.
- Real proportions
Portrait, landscape and square, as they really are.
- See where it's usedPro
Used · 3No usage
- Smart FiltersPro
UsageTagsOrientation
- Media TagsPro
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ProKnow where every image is used
The WordPress Media Library plugin that helps you see, find and understand your media.
See more. Find faster. Know where your media is used.
CICO Media improves the native WordPress Media Library with better previews and useful file information. Pro adds Media Tags, smart filters and powerful Usage Intelligence — without replacing the workflow you already know.
No new media manager. Just a much better WordPress Media Library.
Works with the tools you already use
- WordPress / Gutenberg
- Elementor
- ACF
- WooCommerce
- WPBakery
The missing context
Your WordPress Media Library should tell you more.
WordPress stores the files. But as your library grows, finding the right asset and understanding what it is becomes unnecessarily difficult. CICO adds the missing context directly inside the native Media Library.
See your media better
See more in your WordPress Media Library without opening every file.
Real image proportions, dimensions, file size, file type and filename are visible where you actually need them.
Real aspect ratio
Identify portrait, landscape and square assets immediately.
Dimensions & resolution
Check resolution without opening attachment details.
File size
Spot heavier assets at a glance.
File type & filename
Understand what you are looking at immediately.
Quick Info
Open a larger preview and useful details without losing your place.
Flexible cards
Choose the presentation that fits your library.
See your media better · bento version
See more in your WordPress Media Library without opening every file.
Real image proportions, dimensions, file size, file type and filename are visible where you actually need them.
Quick Info
A larger preview without losing your place.
Resolution, size, ratio and type in one click.
On every card
Dimensions, file size, type and file name.
Check resolution and spot heavier assets at a glance, without opening attachment details.
- 1920 × 1080
- 2.4 MB
- 16:9
- 1:1
- JPG
- PNG
- SVG
- MP4
In the Media Picker
The same details where you choose images.
Featured image, image block and compatible builders show the same information, so you pick the right image the first time.
Organize your media and understand exactly where it's used.
CICO Media Pro includes everything in Free and adds organization, filters and Usage Intelligence.
Organize with smart tags
Organize your WordPress Media Library without rebuilding it around folders.Pro
Use Media Tags, bulk tagging and smart filters to organize your library without moving files or changing WordPress URLs.
- Media Tags & bulk tagging
- Smart filters by tag, source and usage
- Faster media discovery
- No file moving or URL changes
- Native WordPress workflow
Understand where media is used
Find where an image is used in WordPress.Pro
CICO Pro goes beyond basic attachment relationships and helps you understand where real media references come from.
- Used / No usage found
- Usage count & Where Used
- Source-aware results
- Better edit destinations
- Real usage context
Smart filters
Filter by usage, tag, orientation, size, type and source.Pro
Filter by orientation to see only portrait, landscape or square images, then narrow down by usage, tag, size, type and source. The filter bar works in the library and in the Media Picker, so you find the right image where you choose it.
- Orientation: portrait, landscape or square
- Usage, tag, file size, file type and source
- Also in the Media Picker
Frontend visibilityPro
Used in WordPress doesn't always mean visible.
A media reference can exist without being visible to a visitor. CICO Pro separates the reference from its frontend state.
Live
Visible, or realistically reachable on the frontend.
Not live
Referenced, but verifiably not currently rendered or active.
Unknown
Referenced, but frontend visibility cannot be verified confidently.
Better an honest Unknown than a false answer.
Find the exact context
Understand media usage across WordPress and supported integrations.Pro
CICO Pro helps identify the real source, element, widget or field behind a media reference — across native WordPress content and supported integrations.
- Exact source attribution
- Widget, element & field context
- Better builder awareness
- Faster edit destinations
- Native WordPress support included
Built to keep working
Usage Intelligence that keeps up with your WordPress Media Library.Pro
CICO Pro maintains a persistent usage index and updates it in the background, so usage information remains available as your library evolves.
- Persistent background indexing
- Incremental updates
- Adaptive processing
- Safety skips & retry
- Diagnostics for larger libraries
Free vs Pro: see better, then go deeper.
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Real image proportions | Included | Included |
| Larger media previews | Included | Included |
| Dimensions, resolution, file size, file type and file name on every card | Included | Included |
| Quick Info and richer media details | Included | Included |
| Enhanced native Media Picker, flexible media cards | Included | Included |
| Media Tags, bulk tagging and smart filters | Not included | Included |
| Used / No usage found, usage count and Where Used | Not included | Included |
| Live / Not live / Unknown | Not included | Included |
| Exact source, element, widget and field context | Not included | Included |
| Advanced integrations and better edit destinations | Not included | Included |
| Persistent, incremental and adaptive background indexing with diagnostics | Not included | Included |
Pro includes everything in Free and requires the free plugin to be active.
Integrations
Works where you build.
No builder required. CICO Media improves the native WordPress Media Library first, then adds deeper context for supported integrations.
- WordPress / Gutenberg
- Elementor
- ACF
- WooCommerce
- WPBakery
Integration depth can vary by source and context. Requires WordPress 6.4+ and PHP 7.4+. Tested on PHP 7.4 with WordPress 6.6 and on PHP 8.3 with WordPress 7.1.
A better WordPress Media Library, not another media manager.
CICO improves the Media Library you already use. It does not move files, rename them, delete them automatically or replace WordPress with a proprietary media manager. Your media data stays in your own WordPress database. The plugin only contacts Freemius when you activate a Pro license or opt in to its optional usage sharing.
No file moving
No automatic deletion
No URL changes
Native Media Library workflow
Scoped admin UI
Usage information is a guide. CICO Media doesn't guarantee that an image is safe to delete.
Start free. Go deeper with Pro.
Use CICO Media for free, then unlock organization and advanced Usage Intelligence when you need deeper context.
Free
$0
See your WordPress media better.
Free on WordPress.org
- Real image proportions
- Larger media previews
- Dimensions & resolution
- File size, type & filename
- Quick Info & richer media details
- Enhanced native Media Picker
Pro
CICO Media Pro
Organize your media and understand exactly where it's used.
$2.99/ month
billed yearly ($35.88/year)
$4.99/ month
billed monthly
- 1 site (Single Site)
- Everything in Free
- Media Tags, bulk tagging & smart filters
- Used / No usage found & Where Used
- Live / Not live / Unknown
- Exact source, element & field context
- Advanced integrations & persistent indexing
- Try Pro free for 14 days, no credit card. After you buy, a 14-day money-back guarantee applies if the product is unusable and we can't resolve it.
- Pay by card or PayPal. Your order is handled by Freemius, our official reseller (Merchant of Record): payment, invoices and VAT.
Frequently asked questions.
Does CICO replace the WordPress Media Library?
No. CICO enhances the native WordPress Media Library and Media Picker rather than introducing a separate media manager.
What is the difference between CICO Media Free and Pro?
Free improves how you see and inspect media in the native WordPress Media Library. Pro adds organization and Usage Intelligence: Media Tags, smart filters, Where Used, frontend visibility, precise source and context, and persistent background indexing. Pro requires the free plugin to be active.
What does Used mean?
Used means CICO found a real reference to the media item. It does not automatically mean the media is visible to a visitor.
What do Live, Not live and Unknown mean?
Live means a normal visitor can realistically see or reach the media. Not live means the reference exists but is verifiably inactive or not rendered. Unknown means the reference exists but CICO cannot verify frontend visibility confidently.
Can CICO delete unused media automatically?
No. CICO is designed to provide better information and context, not to automatically delete files.
Does CICO move or rename media files?
No. It never moves them, renames them or changes their URLs.
Which builders and plugins does CICO support?
CICO works with the native WordPress Media Library without requiring a builder. Pro adds deeper context for supported integrations including WordPress / Gutenberg, Elementor, ACF, WooCommerce and WPBakery. Integration depth can vary by source and context.
Will CICO slow down my site?
CICO Pro uses persistent, incremental and adaptive background indexing, with safety mechanisms that skip and retry items so the work adapts to your server.
Where is my data stored?
Your media data stays in your own WordPress database. Media Tags use a dedicated WordPress taxonomy (cico_media_tag) in the normal term tables. The Pro usage index uses two tables with your site's prefix (…cico_media_usage and …cico_media_usage_objects), plus a few technical options and small per-image caches (orientation, file size). Settings are saved in the cico_media_settings option. The plugin only contacts Freemius when you activate a Pro license or opt in to its optional usage sharing.
What happens to my data if I delete the plugin or my Pro license expires?
Your media files, tags and settings are never deleted without your choice. Technical index data may remain in your database if you only remove Pro. If a Pro license expires, Pro features pause; your tags, settings and usage index stay.
What are the requirements?
WordPress 6.4 or later and PHP 7.4 or later.
How do I activate Pro after purchase?
Download Pro from your Freemius dashboard, install it, then activate your license in WordPress under Media > CICO Media > License.
How many sites does a license cover?
One site (Single Site).
Need help?
Write to us. Please include your WordPress and PHP versions, your CICO Media version and a short description of the problem.
Your WordPress Media Library can tell you more.
See your media clearly. Organize it faster. Understand where it is really used.
14-day money-back guarantee on Pro.