Title: Image with the same name does not replace
Last modified: May 20, 2024

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# Image with the same name does not replace

 *  Resolved [ylyas](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ylyas/)
 * (@ylyas)
 * [2 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/image-with-the-same-name-does-not-replace/)
 * I am having a recurring issue with images in my media library. I am trying to
   replace old images with new images. I want to use the same filenames for the 
   new images because the naming format helps me keep things organized.
 * The problem is, even though I delete the old image, and then upload the new one
   with the same name, the image never updates and still shows the old image. If
   I change the name of the file then it shows correctly, but I really don’t want
   to rename them! My first thought was that the images were just cached on my browser,
   so I cleared my cache, but the images are still showing the old versions. I tried
   different browsers and different devices with the same result.
 * I tried deleting the images via FTP instead of with the WordPress dashboard and
   still, same thing, for some reason I am still seeing the old image. I am not 
   using any of Jet plugins. I have Hello theme, Elementor, Litespeedcache.
   Your
   help will be much appreciated!

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 *  Moderator [threadi](https://wordpress.org/support/users/threadi/)
 * (@threadi)
 * [2 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/image-with-the-same-name-does-not-replace/#post-17768034)
 * To check, do you look at the original image, i.e. not a thumbnail generated by
   WordPress? If this doesn’t update, a server-side cache could also be the cause.
   Some hosts have something like this integrated into their systems. You would 
   then have to contact your hoster’s support.
 * Also check via FTP whether the files have really been updated. You will see the
   update date there.
 *  Thread Starter [ylyas](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ylyas/)
 * (@ylyas)
 * [2 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/image-with-the-same-name-does-not-replace/#post-17768716)
 * Thank you

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 * Last reply from: [ylyas](https://wordpress.org/support/users/ylyas/)
 * Last activity: [2 years ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/image-with-the-same-name-does-not-replace/#post-17768716)
 * Status: resolved

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