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My Simple Space

By idowebwork

Site Administration & Utilities / Database Management & Cleanup

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

My Simple Space Review - In-Depth Analysis

Monitor disk space, database, and memory usage directly in the dashboard.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.04/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin helps you keep track of your site's resource usage. It displays the total size of various directories within your wp-content folder, including plugins, themes, and uploads.

Additionally, it provides information about your database size and the total available versus used memory. You can also see the PHP version and whether your operating system is 32 or 64 bit.

Stay informed about your site's resource consumption to ensure optimal performance.

Comparing to Alternatives

My Simple Space stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users needing disk space monitoring within WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and clear interface with no configuration needed
Provides detailed disk space usage for WordPress and VPS servers
Includes a convenient dashboard widget for quick monitoring
Accurately reports WordPress memory usage, database size, and important folder sizes
Lightweight and easy to install on multiple WordPress stacks

Weaknesses

Can cause server errors (502 & 504) leading to admin page inaccessibility
Limited detailed information compared to some other monitoring tools
No pro version or advanced features available
Potentially digs deep into server causing performance issues

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 4 and 5 star ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though a small minority report significant server issues.

Positive highlights

"Simple and clear. No setting. Widget on dashboard. Love it!" — Liew Cheon-Fong
"Works very well, gives information about disk space without logging into server panel." — Henrique Picanço
"Great little plugin!" — nick
"Works well as a guide, simple and effective." — tceriksen
"Provides essential WordPress memory and disk usage stats, very well thought-out." — JimJam

Common complaints

Causes 502 and 504 server errors making admin pages almost inaccessible

Weaknesses

Potential to cause server performance problems
Lacks advanced features or detailed reporting
No paid version to unlock additional functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, no-configuration plugin to monitor WordPress disk space and memory usage directly from the dashboard will find this plugin ideal.

Not ideal for

Those with complex server environments or who require detailed analytics and advanced features may find this plugin insufficient and potentially problematic due to reported server errors.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential disk space and memory usage monitoring with a simple dashboard widget and no setup required.

Final Verdict

My Simple Space is a unique and straightforward plugin that effectively provides WordPress disk space and memory usage information with minimal setup. Its simplicity and clear dashboard widget are highly praised by most users, making it a valuable tool for basic monitoring needs.

However, the plugin has been reported to cause serious server errors for some users, which could impact site accessibility and performance. Additionally, the lack of advanced features and a pro version limits its appeal for users needing more comprehensive monitoring solutions. Overall, it is best suited for users prioritizing simplicity and basic stats over advanced functionality.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free My Simple Space plugin.

Disk space

Database size

Memory usage

FAQ

The plugin cycles through the provided path to calculate the total space used for that particular path. The wp-content size includes the plugins, themes and upload folders, but also other folders under wp-content.