Webfydev Duplicate Media Guard

Webfydev Duplicate Media Guard helps keep your WordPress Media Library clean by preventing duplicate file uploads.

The plugin checks whether a file already exists before it is uploaded. You can choose to compare files using their complete filename (including extension) or compare only the filename while ignoring the extension.

For example:

• logo.png and logo.png → Duplicate
• logo.png and logo.jpg → Duplicate (when extension check is disabled)
• banner.webp and banner.webp → Duplicate

This helps eliminate unnecessary duplicate files, reduces media library clutter, and saves server storage.

Features

• Prevent duplicate media uploads automatically.
• Compare filenames with extension.
• Compare filenames without extension.
• Simple settings page.
• Lightweight and easy to use.
• Works with the default WordPress Media Uploader.
• No impact on existing media files.
• No configuration required after activation (default settings available).

How It Works

1. Upload a file through the WordPress Media Library.
2. The plugin checks if a matching filename already exists.
3. If a duplicate is found, the upload is skipped.
4. A notice is displayed informing you that the file already exists.