Disable Thumbnails, Threshold and Image Options
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Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
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Rankings
Where Disable Thumbnails, Thresho… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disable images | #24 |
| disable threshold | #2 |
| disable thumbnails | #2 |
| image options | #27 |
| thumbnails | #15 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews
About Disable Thumbnails, Threshold and Image…
From the official readme · v0.7.0Description
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WordPress generates several image sizes every time you upload a photo. Most themes and plugins add even more. If you’re not using all of them, they waste disk space and slow down uploads for no reason.
This plugin gives you a simple set of toggles under Tools to turn off what you don’t need:
- Thumbnail sizes — Disable any default (thumbnail, medium, medium_large, large) or custom size registered by your theme or other plugins (WooCommerce, etc.).
- Image threshold — WordPress scales down images larger than 2560 px. Change that limit or disable it entirely so originals are kept as-is.
- JPEG quality — WordPress compresses JPEGs to 82% by default. Set your own value between 1 and 100.
- EXIF rotation — Some cameras store orientation in EXIF data and WordPress rotates accordingly. Turn that off if it causes problems.
How it works
When you first activate the plugin it reads the current WordPress settings (including anything set by your theme or other plugins) so nothing changes out of the box. From that point on, the plugin takes over and you control everything from the settings pages.
After you change settings
You’ll need to regenerate thumbnails so the changes apply to images you already uploaded. We recommend:
- Regenerate Thumbnails plugin
- Or via WP-CLI:
wp media regenerate
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/or install directly from the WordPress plugin screen. - Activate through the Plugins page.
- Find the settings under Tools: Image Sizes, Image Quality, Image Threshold & EXIF.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I disable thumbnail sizes?
Every size WordPress generates takes up space on your server. If your theme only uses two or three sizes, the rest are just wasted storage. Disabling them means faster uploads and less disk usage.
Do I need to regenerate thumbnails after changing settings?
Yes. Changes only apply to new uploads. To update existing images, use a plugin like Regenerate Thumbnails or run wp media regenerate from WP-CLI.
What does “Disable Threshold” do exactly?
Since WordPress 5.3, any image wider or taller than 2560 px is automatically scaled down and the original is saved with a -scaled suffix. Disabling the threshold keeps your originals untouched. You can also set a custom value (e.g. 4000 px) instead of disabling it entirely.
What happens if another plugin also sets JPEG quality?
The plugin compares your setting against the WordPress default (82%) and shows an info message below the field. Since 0.7.0 the conflict detection is safer and won’t interfere with other plugins.
Is this plugin compatible with WooCommerce?
Yes. WooCommerce registers its own image sizes and they’ll appear in the Image Sizes list so you can disable them individually.
Does the plugin affect the front end?
The settings pages are admin-only. The only thing that runs on the front end is a lightweight filter registration (no database queries) that tells WordPress which sizes to skip and what quality/threshold to use.
Changelog
Accessibility, compatibility and performance improvements. No breaking changes — all settings and URLs are preserved. Recommended update for all users.
0.7.0
- Improved accessibility: toggle switches are now fully keyboard-navigable with visible focus indicators and screen-reader labels.
- Better compatibility with third-party plugins on the settings pages.
- Code cleanup: updated class and method naming, added documentation, improved formatting throughout.
- Improved form field accessibility (aria-describedby, corrected input constraints).
- Internal: all settings page URLs, option names and stored data are unchanged — fully backward compatible.
0.6.5
- Bugfix.
0.6.4
- Bugfix, removed option full.
0.6.3
- Fix for version check and update old settings.
- WordPress & PHP Requirements: updated minimum to WordPress 5.4+ and PHP 7.4+.
- Code modernization and performance optimization.
- Smart initialization: plugin imports current WordPress settings on first activation.
- Intelligent debug system with conflict detection.
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FAQ
Disable Thumbnails, Threshold and I…: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… free?
Yes. Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… safe to use in 2026?
Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a…?
Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,552 times since it launched in November 2020. It was downloaded 287 times in the last 30 days.
Does Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… need?
Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… last updated?
The latest version, 0.7.0, was released on April 12, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a…?
Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… is developed and maintained by kgmservizi.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a…?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Thumbnails, Threshold a… are Images Visibility Control (<10 installs).
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