# Media File Sizes

> Media File Sizes has 1K+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 15 reviews and 206 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Media File Sizes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a column to the Media Library page that displays the total space used by each media item. For images, this includes the original image as well as any other generated sizes.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 21,864
- **Downloads (30 days):** 206 (+16.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** Mar 24, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.19
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.8.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jason LeMahieu (MadtownLems) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/madtownlems/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/media-file-sizes/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/files/) | #11 | 104 |
| [media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media/) | #69 | 728 |
| [quota](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/quota/) | #1 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| files | >100 | 10,000 |
| media | >100 | 10,000 |
| quota | >100 | 871 |

## Version adoption

- 1.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Media Cleaner: Clean your WordPress!](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-cleaner/) | 90K+ | 4.6/5 (775) | Sep 26, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [File Upload Types by WPForms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/file-upload-types/) | 40K+ | 4/5 (20) | Sep 22, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [Clean Image Filenames](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clean-image-filenames/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (21) | Jan 14, 2026 | 61/100 |
| 4 | [File Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/file-manager/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (202) | Sep 2, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 5 | [Bulk Media Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-media-register/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (22) | Aug 16, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 6 | [Download Attachments](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/download-attachments/) | 8K+ | 4.5/5 (46) | May 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 7 | [Custom Upload Dir](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-upload-dir/) | 5K+ | 4.4/5 (25) | Jul 26, 2022 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [Media Library Downloader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-library-downloader/) | 5K+ | 4.8/5 (8) | Jul 30, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 9 | [WP-DownloadManager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-downloadmanager/) | 3K+ | 4/5 (37) | Aug 24, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [WP Synchro – The Ultimate WordPress Migration Tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpsynchro/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (30) | Sep 9, 2026 | 88/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Media File Sizes free?
Yes. Media File Sizes is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Media File Sizes safe to use in 2026?
Media File Sizes shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Media File Sizes?
Media File Sizes is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,864 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 206 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Media File Sizes work with WordPress 7.1?
Media File Sizes is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.19, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Media File Sizes last updated?
The latest version, 1.8, was released on March 24, 2021 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Media File Sizes?
Media File Sizes is developed and maintained by Jason LeMahieu (MadtownLems).

### What are the best alternatives to Media File Sizes?
The most popular alternatives to Media File Sizes are Media Cleaner: Clean your W… (90K+ installs), File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+ installs) and Clean Image Filenames (30K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-file-sizes/ · Generated 2026-09-28 17:58 UTC by PageForge