Host Gauge
Measure storage and file counts locally with a clean WordPress dashboard, scheduled scans, and read-only reporting.
Use with caution
Host Gauge works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 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 Host Gauge stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disk usage | #93 |
| files | >100 |
| Hosting | >100 |
| site health | >100 |
| storage | >100 |
About Host Gauge
From the official readme · v1.0.41Description
Host Gauge is a lightweight meter for WordPress sites that need a clear view of local storage and file usage.
It scans the current WordPress installation, stores the latest reading, and shows the result in a focused admin screen, dashboard widget, and admin bar indicator. The plugin is designed to stay calm and read-only: it measures what is already on the site without blocking uploads, changing content, or enforcing quotas.
What Host Gauge shows
- Storage used by the WordPress installation.
- Total files found during the local scan.
- Last scan time and measured status.
- A manual scan action for fresh readings.
- Scheduled background scans for daily visibility.
- Lightweight smart updates after uploads, plugin changes, and theme changes.
Built for hosting visibility
Host Gauge is useful for site owners, freelancers, and hosting teams who want to understand capacity before storage or file-count limits become a problem. The dashboard keeps the numbers simple enough for daily work while still giving developers hooks for deeper workflows.
Optional Hub workflow
Host Gauge works on its own. If your team also uses Hosting Quota Control Hub, a separate companion plugin can connect sites to your Hub account for managed licenses, capacity reporting, and multi-site operations. A 30-day Hub trial is available from the service website.
Privacy
Host Gauge runs locally inside WordPress. By itself, it does not require an external account and does not send scan results to a remote service.
The plugin stores its latest measurement in WordPress options so administrators can see the current reading. If you install and connect a separate companion plugin, that companion workflow may send site data according to its own configuration and privacy terms.
Installation
- In WordPress, go to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for “Host Gauge”, or upload the
hostgauge.zipfile. - Install and activate Host Gauge.
- Open Host Gauge from the WordPress admin menu.
- Run a scan to measure current storage and file usage.
Frequently asked questions
Does Host Gauge require an external account?
No. Host Gauge runs locally and does not require an external account.
Does Host Gauge block uploads or enforce quotas?
No. Host Gauge is a read-only local meter. It shows current usage, but it does not block uploads, delete files, or restrict WordPress behavior.
Does Host Gauge contact external servers?
No. Host Gauge does not make external HTTP requests by itself.
What does the file count mean?
The file count is the number of files detected inside the scanned WordPress installation. Hosting providers often use similar counts when discussing inode or file limits.
Can I force a new scan?
Yes. Open the Host Gauge admin screen and use the Force scan action to refresh the measurement.
Can developers extend Host Gauge?
Yes. Host Gauge exposes helper functions and hooks for companion plugins and custom workflows: hostgauge_get_usage() hostgauge_update_usage() hostgauge_scan_usage() hostgauge_after_scan hostgauge_usage_data
Changelog
Other plugins' notices no longer interrupt the Host Gauge screen.
1.0.41
- Kept notices from other plugins out of the focused Host Gauge admin screen.
1.0.40
- Added the Reivan Studios GitHub profile as the plugin author link.
1.0.39
- Updated Spanish translation resources for WordPress.org and localized installs.
1.0.38
- Restored bundled Spanish translations for local testing and added standard plugin textdomain loading.
1.0.37
- Removed direct active plugin option normalization for WordPress.org review compatibility.
- Removed the manual inline CSS fallback and kept admin assets loaded through WordPress enqueue APIs.
- Refined the optional Hub messaging while preserving the companion Hub sign-in panel and extension filter.
1.0.36
- Removed the manual translation loader for WordPress.org compatibility checks and cleaned the language index file encoding.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Host Gauge: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Host Gauge free?
Yes. Host Gauge is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Host Gauge safe to use in 2026?
Host Gauge works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Host Gauge?
Host Gauge is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 297 times since it launched in July 2026. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.
Does Host Gauge work with WordPress 7.1?
Host Gauge 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 Host Gauge need?
Host Gauge requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Host Gauge last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.41, was released on July 25, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Host Gauge?
Host Gauge is developed and maintained by Ismael Cornejo - Reivan Estudios.
What are the best alternatives to Host Gauge?
The most popular alternatives to Host Gauge are Disk Usage Sunburst (9K+ installs), Disk Usage Insights (1K+ installs) and MyServerInfo (700+ installs).
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