Media File Sizes
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.
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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.
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Media File Sizes stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| files | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| quota | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.1 from 15 reviews
About Media File Sizes
From the official readme · v1.8Description
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.
This plugin is particularly handy for networks where site owners have a limited space quota.
Additionally, sorting your Media Library by file size is actually a great way to identify duplicate media items.
Installation
Standard Installation Procedure
- Upload
media_file_sizes.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
1.8
- Very minor update to check for variable existence which displayed notices with WP_Debug on
1.7
- Add support for properly sizing audio/video files in 3.6+
1.6
- Added MB display for files with size 1 MB or greater (Thanks for the idea, carry2web.)
1.5
- Resolved minor issue with refreshing cached metada on plugin upgrade
1.2
- Simplified code and did some performance tweaks. Now works on more hosting configurations (in theory)
1.1.1
- Translate column heading in Media Library
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FAQ
Media File Sizes: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
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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