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Media Library File Size

By Sully

Content Management / Media Library & Asset Management

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

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

6.78/10

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 offers a focused feature set for managing media file sizes within WordPress, distinguishing itself from broader media management plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Provides file size information directly in the media library interface.
Allows sorting media items by file size, aiding in server space management.
Simple and focused functionality without unnecessary complexity.
Compatible with WordPress 7.0 as noted by users.
Free to use without a paid version requirement.

Weaknesses

Limited to showing sizes for the most recent 60 images, older files lack size data.
Sorting by image size may not work consistently for all users.
Security vulnerability was identified and fixed in version 1.6.8.
Does not include advanced media management features found in some alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high average rating of 4.6 out of 5 and no low-star reviews, users generally appreciate the plugin's utility and ease of use.

Positive highlights

'A must have plugin and so far working well on V7.0' — alanm52
'Better than basic media manager' — bopsbees
'Nice addition to the feature set of the WP Media library' — nathaningram
'We keep this plugin installed so everyone can easily see if images are too large' — tribalmaggot

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Does not display file sizes for images uploaded before May 2022.
Sorting by image size feature is reported as unreliable by some users.
Security vulnerability was present before version 1.6.8, requiring update for safety.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward way to view and sort media files by size within WordPress without needing complex media management features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring comprehensive media library organization, advanced sorting options, or who are concerned about past security vulnerabilities without updating to the latest version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential functionality to view and sort media file sizes within the WordPress media library.

Final Verdict

Media Library File Size is a useful and focused plugin that enhances the WordPress media library by displaying file sizes and enabling sorting by size. It is well-received by users for its simplicity and effectiveness, especially for managing server space.

However, users should be aware of its limitations, such as incomplete size data for older images and a past security vulnerability that has been addressed in the latest update. Those needing more advanced media management features may consider alternative plugins.

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.