Description
This plugin adds the ability to filter media by size in the WordPress Media Library. Once activated, a Filter Size dropdown appears in the Media Library’s list and grid view. You can filter files such as images, videos, audio, documents, and more by their size (in KB or MB) when browsing or retrieving them.
It also offers an option to filter media items directly within the Media Library interface.
Features WordPress Media Library Categories
- Filter media by file size
- Available in list mode and grid view
- Adds a Media Size column in list view for better organization
How to Display Media Size?
The media size is shown in a «Media Size» column within the media library table.
How Does the Plugin Handle Existing and Newly Uploaded Files?
The plugin already stores media file sizes in the database. When activated, it retrieves and displays file sizes in the media library. Additionally, when new media files are uploaded, their sizes are stored and displayed automatically.
How Can I Filter Media by Size?
This feature is available in the Media Library. Use the filter dropdown to select a size range and view matching files.
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Screenshots
Displays the filter option and the «Media Size» column in the media library. 
Shows the filter dropdown with available size options. 
Demonstrates filtering media by selecting an option from the dropdown and displaying the filtered media.
Installation
For an automatic installation through WordPress:
- Go to the ‘Add New’ plugins screen in your WordPress admin area
- Search for ‘Media Size filter’
- Click ‘Install Now’ and activate the plugin
- A dropdown of categories will show up in the media library
For a manual installation via FTP:
- Upload the ‘Media Size and filter’ directory to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in your WordPress admin area
- A dropdown of categories will show up in the media library
To upload the plugin through WordPress, instead of FTP:
- Upload the downloaded zip file on the ‘Add New’ plugins screen (see the ‘Upload’ tab) in your WordPress admin area and activate.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in your WordPress admin area
- A dropdown of categories will show up in the media library
FAQ
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How to Use the Media Size Filter?
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To filter media in the library by size, use the size dropdown in list mode. Once a size is selected, the media library will display files matching the chosen size range.
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“Media Size and Filter” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.1 — 08 September 2025
- Added the option in Grid view the filter size.
- Added Logo and banner
1.0.0 — 16 Febuary 2025
- A Add media filter size.