The CICO Media blog
Clear answers to real WordPress Media Library problems: where an image is used, what unattached really means, and how to keep a large library under control.
Find image usage4 min read
An image marked Unattached can still be on your site, in an ACF field, an Elementor layout, a widget or a theme setting. Learn why, and how to check before you delete.
Find image usage3 min read
A safe way to build a shortlist of unused images in WordPress: what the manual methods miss, how to check each candidate, and why you should never delete from a filter alone.
Find image usage5 min read
WordPress doesn't show where an image is used. Learn the manual ways to check, where they fall short, and how CICO Media Pro shows the exact source.
Media Library basics3 min read
The WordPress Media Library crops every image into a square. Learn how to find an image's aspect ratio, and how to see real proportions on every card.
Find image usage3 min read
Unattached images are not always unused, and attached images are not always in use. Learn what the Uploaded to column really means and how to check safely.
Find image usage2 min read
An image can be referenced in WordPress without being visible to visitors. Learn the difference between used and live, and why an honest Unknown beats a false answer.
Organize media2 min read
Folders force every file into one place. Media tags let a file belong to several groups without moving it. Here is how to organize a big library with tags.
Media Library basics2 min read
The WordPress Media Library shows dimensions and file size only after you open each image. Here is the native way, and how to see them on every card.
