Disk Usage Details
Analyze disk usage in your WordPress site. View folder and file sizes, drill down into directories, and scan progressively with intelligent caching.
Use with caution
Disk Usage Details works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Disk Usage Details stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disk space | #21 |
| disk usage | #10 |
| file size | >100 |
| folder size | >100 |
| storage | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Disk Usage Details
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Disk Usage Details helps you understand exactly where your disk space is being used. It scans your WordPress installation and displays the size of folders and files, making it easy to identify large directories and manage your website storage.
Features:
- View the size of each folder and file, sorted from largest to smallest.
- Click any folder to drill down into its contents.
- See percentage-based size indicators to quickly identify large items.
- Progressive scanning keeps the page responsive while calculating folder sizes.
- Results are cached for one hour to improve performance.
- Clear the cache and rescan with one click.
- Displays total disk space used, free space, and available storage.
- Works directly from the WordPress Tools menu.
The Disk Usage Details screen is available under the Tools menu. Only administrators with the manage_options capability can access it.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/, or install it from Plugins > Add New. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
- Go to Tools → Disk Usage Details to start analyzing your disk usage.
Frequently asked questions
Who can see this screen?
Only users with the manage_options capability (administrators) can access Disk Usage Details.
Does it delete or modify any files?
No. Disk Usage Details only reads file and folder sizes. It does not modify, move, or delete any files.
Why is a folder size shown as “computing”?
Large folders are scanned progressively in the background to keep the page fast. Once the calculation is complete, the result is cached for faster loading.
Changelog
1.1.0
- Updated plugin icons.
- Renamed plugin display name to Disk Usage Details.
- Improved plugin description and documentation.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Disk Usage Details: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Disk Usage Details free?
Yes. Disk Usage Details is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Disk Usage Details safe to use in 2026?
Disk Usage Details works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 58/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Disk Usage Details?
Disk Usage Details is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 378 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 130 times in the last 30 days.
Does Disk Usage Details work with WordPress 7.1?
Disk Usage Details is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Disk Usage Details need?
Disk Usage Details requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Disk Usage Details last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on July 11, 2026 (3 months ago).
Who makes Disk Usage Details?
Disk Usage Details is developed and maintained by Runtime.
What are the best alternatives to Disk Usage Details?
The most popular alternatives to Disk Usage Details are Disk Usage Sunburst (9K+ installs), My Simple Space (8K+ installs) and Disk Usage Insights (1K+ installs).
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