What does Force Regenerate Thumbnails do?

Force Regenerate Thumbnails allows you to delete all old images sizes and REALLY regenerate the thumbnails for your uploads.

How can I regenerate all thumbnails?

Regenerate all thumbnails from the Tools admin menu. Regenerate batches of images via the Media Library list mode. Select the images to regenerate and then use the Bulk Actions drop-down menu to Force Regenerate Thumbnails. Use attachment actions to regenerate thumbnails for a single image.

Are there any advanced usage filters available?

Several filters exist for advanced usage. See more via this gist.

How can I report a security vulnerability?

You may report security issues through our Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team helps validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.

WordPress Plugin: Force Regenerate Thumbnails

Features Download’s trend Changelog Reviews

Enhanced Image Quality

Delete and regenerate thumbnails for improved image quality.

Streamlined Image Management

Easily regenerate all thumbnails or select specific images for batch regeneration.

Advanced Customization Options

Utilize filters for advanced usage and customization.

Security Assurance

Report and resolve security vulnerabilities through our Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program.

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2.1.3

changed: use updated coding standards
fixed: WP image edits lost if pre-scaled original is used for thumbnail generation

2.1.2

changed: improved i18n for page headings and menu entries, props @alexclassroom

2.1.1

fixed: invalid trailing comma syntax in PHP 7.2

2.1.0

added: PHP 8.0 compatibility
added: support generating thumbnails from original (pre-scaled), on by default
added: support for PDF thumbnail generation
added: ability to skip an image by regenerate_thumbs_skip_image filter
changed: escape all output, sanitize all input
changed: ensure all strings are i18n
changed: remove HTML from i18n strings
changed: improve path lookup function
fixed: call to set_time_limit() when it is not allowed

2.0.6

Add PHP7 compatibility

2.0.5

No timeout limit

2.0.4

Fix issue when “opendir()” return FALSE (thanks Krody Robert)

2.0.3

Add debug information on regenerate
Fix issue with update “_wp_attachment_metadata” and “_wp_attached_file” on windows

2.0.2

New style for results (thanks @justonarnar)
Automatic update “_wp_attachment_metadata” and “_wp_attached_file” (thanks @norecipes)

2.0.1

Fix issue with get_option(‘upload_path’) in WordPress 3.5+ (thanks @DavidLingren)

2.0.0

Fix error handle

Earlier versions

Please refer to the separate changelog.txt file.

Perfect Thumbnail Plugin!

By shirtguy72 on April 5, 2024

Great Regenerate Thumbnails Plugin! Thank You!

Saving space

By bartom34 on November 17, 2023

Great plugin which let you free a lot of disk space. Easy to use.

Неперевершено

By serusok on July 2, 2023

Завжди допомагає видалити зайві мініатюри зображень. Працює відмінно!

Really removes unused image sizes

By LLeanbe (engjoakim) on April 27, 2023

A very useful plugin which really regenerates all thumbnails and removes the old unnecessary image sizes. Thank you very much!

Powerful, handle with care

By masvil on March 31, 2023

It is MUCH more aggressive than the other thumbnails' regeneration plugins. I can see a great use case if you want to free up hosting storage, that's why I give 5 stars. Anyway, be careful because there are chance to have missing images on frontend depending on several factors. As dev says in the dashboard, take a backup before proceeding.

Really removes unused thumbnails

By alexandr1984 on March 22, 2023

As indicated in the title: actually removes unused thumbnails. This is one of the rarest functions in this field. I recommend this plugin!

Great!

By readysite on March 2, 2023

Great! everything works, but the previews in the library remain the same.

Works perfectly fine with WP 6.0.2

By cutu234 on August 31, 2022

I rarely use plugins that haven't updated for years. But this plugin not only still works perfectly fine, it's even better than many newer products. I've just tried the plugin by Shortpixel, and it simply did not do the job. It is very likely a setting that was wrong. But common, I just wanted to regenerate all thumbnails after changing the thumbnail size. I don't want to read the documentation for that. "Force Regenerate Thumbnails" is still the winner for me. It's a pitty that it hasn't been updated for so long.

Best

By fogggustavson on February 17, 2022

THE BEST PLUGIN EVER>THANK YOU

2022 but... still works!

By joannafrontend on January 18, 2022

Thank you :)

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Force Regenerate Thumbnails

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6.0 or higher

6.3.4