If you manage a large WordPress media library, handle client sites, or have been losing time repeating the same optimization tasks file by file — this release is for you.

Mediapapa’s focus from individual file management to library-wide orchestration.

Here’s a clear overview of what’s new.

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What’s new in version 1.2.0?

Released February 10, 2026, Version 1.2.0 introduces the most requested feature on our roadmap. You can now select multiple media files and run actions across your entire selection in one shot. No more opening files one by one.

Library cleaning wizard

Large-scale library cleanup used to require knowing exactly where to start and babysitting a loading bar.

The new cleaning page (Media › Cleaning) guides you through action selection step by step, then runs the process asynchronously — meaning you can trigger a full library optimization and go back to your tasks while Mediapapa handles it in the background.

New bulk actions

A new bulk action management modal gives you real-time visibility over what’s running — so nothing happens silently in the background.

1. Bulk optimization

Select a batch of images and compress them all at once. Useful before a site launch, after a media import, or during a regular library audit.

2. Bulk auto-deduplication

Run deduplication across a selection of files. Mediapapa identifies duplicates and merges them — and all existing tags are consolidated onto the remaining file, so no metadata is lost in the process.

3. Bulk AI metadata

Select images, trigger AI, and get titles, captions, and alt texts generated for all of them. A significant time-saver for heavy libraries.

4. Bulk AI content tagging

Apply AI-powered content tags across multiple files at once, keeping your library organized without manual effort.

💡 Pro tip — the 60-second SEO audit: click any tag in the tag column to filter your library instantly. Filter for untagged media, select all, and run Bulk AI Metadata. Your library goes from unstructured to SEO-ready in under a minute.

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Version 1.2.1 — Stability update

Released February 24, 2026, Version 1.2.1 addresses key issues surfaced since the 1.2.0 launch.

• Media refresh — edits made via Mediapapa’s modal now update the UI instantly, no manual page refresh needed
• Bulk content tags — bulk action behavior for content tags is now reliable
• Deletion error — a rare but critical error affecting users on Version 1.2.0 and Version 1.1.1 has been resolved
• Pre-publish alert — unoptimized media is now correctly detected before publishing, including in complex environments
• Usage counter modal — overlapping text in the modal has been fixed
• Save button — repositioned in the options panel for better ergonomics

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How to update

⚠️ Coming from Version 1.1.x? A one-time manual migration is required.

Version 1.2.0 introduces a breaking internal change: the plugin folder has been renamed from mediapapa to mediapapa-pro, and variable prefixes have been updated to eliminate technical debt. Because of this, the standard WordPress 1-click update will not work for this transition.

1. Deactivate the current Mediapapa plugin from your Plugins list
2. Uninstall (delete) it completely
3. Upload and install the new Mediapapa-Pro-1.2.1.zip from your account on wp-mediapapa.com
4. Activate the plugin — indexation launches automatically

Your WordPress media and metadata are safe throughout this process. This is a one-time migration — all future updates return to the standard WordPress 1-click process.

Already on Version 1.2.0?

Update normally: go to Plugins → Mediapapa Pro → Update Plugin.

For the full list of changes, visit our Changelog.

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What’s next

Bulk actions and background cleaning are just the beginning. We’re continuing to build toward a fully autonomous media library — one that audits, organizes, and optimizes itself with minimal input from you.

Have a feature you’d like to see next? Tell us on the roadmap →