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Media Library File Size

By Sully

Content Management / Media Library & Asset Management

Media Library File Size Review - In-Depth Analysis

Analyze media library file sizes with a visual pie chart. Easily find the largest files and manage your media more efficiently.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.81/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin enhances your Media Library by displaying file sizes, including collective variants, in a user-friendly manner.

With the new 'Analyze' feature, you can visualize the largest files through a pie chart. It allows you to quickly identify and manage your media files, especially when dealing with large libraries.

Key features include sorting media by file size, viewing primary file sizes and their variants, and supporting both List and Grid modes. This tool is essential for anyone looking to optimize their media management in WordPress.

Comparing to Alternatives

Media Library File Size is a straightforward plugin designed to enhance the WordPress media manager by displaying file sizes. Compared to other media management plugins, it focuses specifically on file size visibility.

Top alternatives

Media Library File Size

Strengths

Clearly displays file sizes in the media library for better management.
Helps identify large files that may consume excessive server space.
Integrates seamlessly with the default WordPress media manager.

Weaknesses

Limited to showing sizes for only the latest 60 images in some cases.
Sorting by image size may not function reliably.
Lacks advanced media management features found in other plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's usefulness in managing media files, though some limitations are noted.

Positive highlights

'Helps manage uploaded files better than default media manager' - bopsbees
'Nice addition to the WP Media library feature set' - nathaningram
'Allows easy identification of large media files' - tribalmaggot
'Ability to sort media library by file size appreciated' - tribalmaggot

Common complaints

Only shows sizes for the latest 60 images, older images lack size info.
Sorting by image size does not always work as expected.
Limited functionality beyond displaying file sizes.

Weaknesses

Incomplete size listing for older media items.
Sorting feature is unreliable.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple way to view and manage media file sizes within the WordPress media library without needing complex features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring comprehensive media management tools or reliable sorting and size data for all media files, including older uploads.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential functionality by displaying file sizes in the media library and basic sorting capabilities.

Final Verdict

Media Library File Size is a useful, lightweight plugin that enhances the WordPress media manager by showing file sizes, helping users manage storage more effectively.

However, its limitations with sorting and incomplete size data for older files mean it may not meet the needs of users seeking more robust media management features.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Media Library File Size plugin.

File Size

Image Size

Library Size

Media Library

Screenshots

FAQ

First try to index the Media Library by pressing the button ‘Index Media’ (when viewing the Media Library in list view mode). If this fails, it usually means that the file does not exist locally on the server.

The most common reason is because the file has been offloaded onto a CDN.