=== Media Export & Clean === Contributors: plixorobd Donate link: https://plixorobd.com Tags: export, media library, cleanup, zip, media management Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 7.0 Stable tag: 1.2.5 Requires PHP: 7.4 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Professional media management tool to export your entire WordPress Media Library to ZIP and safely clean unused orphaned files. Built for scale and speed. == Description == **Media Export & Clean** is the definitive media management solution for WordPress administrators who need to export, audit, and clean their media libraries with professional-grade performance. Unlike basic cleanup tools, this plugin is architected for large-scale WordPress installations. It handles thousands of media files effortlessly using batched processing, paginated interfaces, and memory-optimized database indexing. The plugin operates entirely within your WordPress environment—all processing is performed locally on your server without any external API calls, tracking, or remote communication. ### Key Features * **High-Performance Export** – Pack your entire Media Library into a secure ZIP archive using a stable, batched background process. * **Orphaned File Detection** – Scan your `uploads` directory for files not registered in the Media Library. * **Pagination & Global Selection** – Manage 10,000+ orphaned files smoothly with a professional paginated UI and Gmail-style global selection. * **Memory-Optimized Engine** – Advanced database querying ensures the plugin runs efficiently even on sites with limited server resources. * **Safe Mass Cleanup** – Delete confirmed orphaned files in safe batches with real-time progress indicators. * **Security Hardened** – Robust path validation, nonce verification, and capability checks for 100% production safety. ### Pro Version Unlock the full power of media management with the Pro version: * **Cloud Export** – Directly sync exports to Google Drive or Dropbox. * **Duplicate Detection** – Find and merge duplicate images across your site. * **Automated Scans** – Schedule periodic cleanup audits. * **WebP Conversion** – Modernize your library for faster loading times. * **Priority Support** – Direct access to our lead developers. More information: https://plixorobd.com/product/media-export-clean-pro-plugin-official/ == Installation == 1. Upload the `media-export-clean` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Access the tools under the **Media Export** menu in your WordPress dashboard. == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is this plugin safe for very large sites? = Yes. Version 1.2.5 introduces a paginated UI and chunked database processing specifically designed for sites with thousands or tens of thousands of media files. = Does it send my file data elsewhere? = Absolutely not. All operations are 100% local to your server. == Changelog == = 1.2.5 = * PERFORMANCE: Implemented a professional pagination system for the Orphaned Files table, ensuring smooth handling of 10,000+ files. * UI/UX: Added "Select All Globally" feature (Gmail-style) to easily manage large datasets. * MEMORY: Optimized backend database queries with chunked processing (5000 records per batch) to prevent memory exhaustion on giant sites. * SECURITY: Hardened file deletion logic with robust path verification and re-validation against the Media Library. * RELIABILITY: Implemented batched AJAX deletion with real-time percentage-based progress indicators. = 1.2.4 = * SECURITY: Hardened AJAX output handling by transitioning from .html() to safe DOM text manipulation (DOM-XSS prevention). * PERFORMANCE: Significantly reduced memory footprint during orphaned media scans via folder-scoped database indexing. * DATA INTEGRITY: Hardened the uninstallation process to recursively purge image optimization backups and temporary export files. * COMPATIBILITY: Verified support for WordPress 7.0 core structures. * UI/UX: Refined administrative layout styles for improved visual consistency and accessibility. = 1.2.3 = * Added automatic ZIP cleanup with a 24-hour secure deletion policy. * Refactored media export logic to use batched processing for improved stability on large websites. * Enhanced orphaned media scanning with AJAX-based batch processing to prevent server timeouts. * Added "Restore from Backup" functionality to the image optimization engine. * Fixed a bug where the "Space Reclaimed" counter would reset incorrectly in the dashboard. * Hardened security with robust path validation and sanitized filesystem operations. * Migrated administrative inline styles to external CSS for better performance and maintainability. = 1.2.2 = * Improved security by implementing "late escaping" for all echoed variables and outputs (XSS Protection). * Fixed unescaped `date('Y')` in the footer component. * Fixed unescaped `number_format` and `size_format` in the image optimization dashboard. * Standardized error messaging for better security compliance. = 1.2.1 = * Updated 'Tested up to' header to 6.9 for WordPress.org compliance. * Migrated all plugin identifiers to the mandatory `mediexcl_` prefix for full WordPress.org compliance. * Extracted all remaining inline JavaScript from administrative views into enqueued external files. * Enhanced security for file deletions in the cleanup module with better path validation. * Updated asset enqueuing logic to load scripts only on specific plugin screens. = 1.2.0 = * Refactored codebase to ensure 100% compliance with WordPress.org "Trialware and Locked Features" guidelines. * Removed all implementing code for functions marketed as Pro-only upgrades (Duplicate Detection, Scheduled Cleanup, Cloud Export, etc.). * Preserved core export batching as a standard free feature. * Harmonized marketing copy and UI to reflect actual free version capabilities. = 1.1.4 = * Refactored plugin interface to align with WordPress.org plugin directory guidelines. * Removed restricted feature placeholders and simplified UI components. * Added a dedicated informational upgrade page. * Fixed compatibility issue on the image optimization screen. = 1.1.3 = * Improved dashboard layout and stability. * Adjusted export page layout for better usability. * Fixed UI nesting issues in some admin themes. = 1.1.2 = * Fixed export batching issues. * Improved session handling for export operations. = 1.1.0 = * Refactored plugin architecture for repository compatibility. * Removed license activation and remote API communication logic. * Improved security checks and sanitization. = 1.0.0 = * Initial release.