Media Files Tools
With this plugin you can add tools for Media Add columns in Media Library: The new columns are File Size and MIME Type. The File Size column is sortable so you can find the files with the bigger size in an easy way. Add…
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- Small user base (300+ active installs)
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.5 (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 Files Tools stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| file size | >100 |
| media | >100 |
| size | >100 |
| sort files size | >100 |
| sort size | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
About Media Files Tools
From the official readme · v1.2.2Description
With this plugin you can add tools for Media
- Add columns in Media Library: The new columns are File Size and MIME Type. The File Size column is sortable so you can find the files with the bigger size in an easy way.
- Add featured image to post list and allow to add and change the featured image from post, custom post and page list.
- Add the ability of customize every image link of a Image Gallery.
More features to come.
Installation
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Upload “media-files-tools” folder to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory, or download through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress
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Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress or Network activate for Multisite
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Under Media menu, go to File Tools and “Get Files Size”
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Updates are automatic. Click on “Upgrade Automatically” if prompted from the admin menu. If you ever have to manually upgrade, simply deactivate, uninstall, and repeat the installation steps with the new version.
Changelog
1.2.2 – August 17, 2020
- Declared compatibility with WP 5.5
1.2.1 – March 20, 2015
- Fix a fatal error in pages
1.2 – March 19, 2015
- Added the ability of customize every image link of a Image Gallery.
1.1.1 – March 18, 2015
- Adding localization to js.
1.1 – March 17, 2015
- Now Featured Image are loaded with Ajax and use new WordPress uploader.
1.0 – March 16, 2015
- First release
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FAQ
Media Files Tools: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Media Files Tools free?
Yes. Media Files Tools is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Media Files Tools safe to use in 2026?
Media Files Tools shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 300+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Media Files Tools?
Media Files Tools is active on 300+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,694 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 87 times in the last 30 days.
Does Media Files Tools work with WordPress 7.1?
Media Files Tools is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.22, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Media Files Tools last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on August 17, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes Media Files Tools?
Media Files Tools is developed and maintained by Jose Conti.
What are the best alternatives to Media Files Tools?
The most popular alternatives to Media Files Tools are Media Library File Size (6K+ installs), WP Upload Size (2K+ installs) and Disk Usage Insights (1K+ installs).
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