Fix “WordPress Media Library Not Showing Images” Easily

If your WordPress Media Library is showing blank spaces or not loading your images at all, don’t worry. This is a common issue — and it’s easier to fix than you might think.

In this blog, you’ll find the top reasons why your media library is not displaying images, and step-by-step solutions to bring them back.

🛠️ Why Are Images Not Showing in WordPress Media Library?

Here are some common reasons:

File permission issues
Broken image paths
Plugin or theme conflicts
Wrong uploads folder location
Memory limit errors

✅ How to Fix the “Media Library Not Showing Images” Issue

Follow this table for simple fixes:

Step	What to Do	Why It Helps
1	Clear browser cache or try Incognito mode	Checks if the issue is caused by your browser
2	Deactivate all plugins temporarily	Find out if a plugin is blocking your media files
3	Switch to a default theme like Twenty Twenty-Four	Theme conflicts may stop images from loading
4	Check file permissions on /wp-content/uploads	Files need correct permissions to be visible
5	Use a plugin like “Regenerate Thumbnails”	Recreates image sizes and helps fix broken thumbnails

📁 How to Check and Fix Uploads Folder Permissions

If WordPress can’t access the /wp-content/uploads folder, your images won’t show.

Connect to your site using FTP or File Manager from cPanel
Right-click on wp-content/uploads
Set permissions to 755 for folders and 644 for files

🔗 WordPress.org: Guide on File Permissions

📦 Try Regenerating Thumbnails

Sometimes, the images are there — but WordPress can’t find the correct size.

Use this free plugin: Regenerate Thumbnails

Steps:

Install and activate the plugin
Go to Tools > Regenerate Thumbnails
Click the button to regenerate all images

⚙️ Reset Your .htaccess File

Your .htaccess file controls how URLs work on your site. A broken one can block images.

To reset it:

Rename the current .htaccess file to .htaccess_old
Go to Settings > Permalinks in your WordPress dashboard
Click “Save Changes” to generate a fresh one

🛡️ Stack Overflow: Media Library Troubleshooting Thread

🔄 Fix Broken Image Paths

Check if your image URLs look like this:

https://example.com/wp-content/uploads/image.jpg

If not, a plugin or migration may have broken them. You can use a plugin like Better Search Replace to fix them.

🔗 Internal Resources from Gbcodies

🧠 Final Thoughts

Seeing blank images in your Media Library is frustrating, but with these easy steps, you can solve it quickly. Start by clearing your cache, checking plugin conflicts, and fixing file permissions. Most issues can be solved without any coding.

Still having trouble? Feel free to reach out in the comments or contact support — we’re happy to help!