The "Force Regenerate Thumbnails" WordPress plugin is designed to help users manage and optimize their site’s image thumbnails by allowing them to delete outdated thumbnail sizes and regenerate them accurately for all image uploads. Key features include the ability to regenerate all thumbnails through the Tools admin menu and process images in batches via the Media Library list mode. Users can conveniently select specific images to regenerate using the Bulk Actions dropdown menu or handle individual image regeneration through attachment actions. The plugin also offers several filters for advanced functionality. Additionally, any security vulnerabilities can be reported through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program, ensuring that potential issues are effectively managed and resolved.
Complete Thumbnail Regeneration
Delete all old image sizes
Regenerate thumbnails for all uploads
Flexible Regeneration Options
Regenerate all thumbnails from the Tools admin menu
Regenerate batches of images via the Media Library list mode
Selective Thumbnail Regeneration
Select images to regenerate using the Bulk Actions drop-down menu
Regenerate thumbnails for a single image using attachment actions
Advanced Usage Filters
Several filters available for advanced usage
Detailed information available via a gist
Features list
Feature
Premium version
All Growth features
Includes all features available in the Growth plan.
100k API Flex Quota
Allows up to 100,000 API requests per month.
Unlimited Sites
Supports an unlimited number of websites.
400 GB Bandwidth
Provides 400 GB of data transfer per month.
Site Speed Audits
Offers performance evaluations to improve site speed.
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Users generally appreciate the WordPress plugin for its effectiveness in freeing up disk space by removing old, unused thumbnails and successfully regenerating all image thumbnails. They find it easy to use and reliable, even with large libraries, making it valuable for managing media and resolving issues after site migrations or theme changes. However, users note several drawbacks, such as the plugin not working reliably with extremely large quantities of images (e.g., over 100k), potentially overwriting EXIF data like camera settings, and causing broken image links in some cases. It hasn't been updated for years, raising concerns about compatibility with newer WordPress versions.
mcdeth
13 Aug, 2024
It might work for small websites. But that’s it. It won’t let you disable unwanted thumbnails. Some thumbnails are registered only for specific actions, but this plugin will create them too. At the end, if you have woocommerce, all your produc tphotos will have blog sizes too. There’s no resume action, so with already over 10k you’ll be getting access expired. Retry link won’t work. At the end, after wasting a week with this plugin, I’m going for other paid versions.
thetester113
10 May, 2024
This plugin is amazing and helped me delete thousands of images but I have too many (100k+, Yes I’m very productive) and it always end u failing after processing 80k-90k images. Is there a way for the plugin to start with the very first images uploaded and finish with the most recent ones ? That would be amazing !
Thank you for the plugin and looking forward to your answer,
Best
shirtguy72
05 Apr, 2024
Great Regenerate Thumbnails Plugin! Thank You!
bartom34
17 Nov, 2023
Great plugin which let you free a lot of disk space. Easy to use.
alexandr1984
11 Sep, 2023
As indicated in the title: actually removes unused thumbnails. This is one of the rarest functions in this field. I recommend this plugin!