Track unused assets on WordPress
Review WordPress media that appears unused, understand where files are still referenced, and keep cleanup decisions inside one asset workflow.
The problem
WordPress media libraries grow quickly. Images, PDFs, videos, downloads, and generated files stay around long after pages, posts, campaigns, or landing pages change.
Removing files by hand is risky when references may still exist in post content, custom fields, theme templates, or CDN delivery paths.
Media library grows without review
Old campaign files stay public
Hard to know what is still referenced
Cleanup feels risky for editors
Storage and CDN lists get noisy
Solution
Smooth CDN Connector can add unused asset review to the same WordPress media workflow that handles CDN upload, optimization, offload, and protection. Editors get a practical list to review before deleting or archiving files.
1
Install and enable Smooth CDN Connector
Install Smooth CDN Connector, connect your WordPress site with a Smooth CDN project, and enable CDN delivery for your media assets. Smooth CDN starts collecting asset usage logs when files are served through the CDN. Higher plans keep usage history for longer, so you can review older asset activity with more context.
2
Review the unused assets list
Open the unused assets list to check which CDN assets have no recent usage recorded. For each file, you can verify whether it was displayed through the CDN and when it was last seen. This gives you a practical review list before you decide to remove, archive, or keep older media files.
What You get
A calmer cleanup workflow for WordPress sites where files accumulate over months of content edits, campaigns, and page rebuilds.
Focused list of unused asset candidates
Cleanup review inside WordPress
Less noisy media and CDN libraries
Safer process before deleting files
Clean up WordPress media with more confidence
Find media that deserves review before it keeps taking space in your site and CDN workflow.