As your WordPress website grows, it’s essential to monitor and manage your disk usage to ensure optimal performance and avoid running out of storage space.
The “uploads” folder is one of the primary directories where your website stores media files, such as images, videos, and documents.
In this guide, I will show you different methods to view disk usage within the uploads folder in WordPress.
Method 1: Using Hosting Control Panel
- Login to Your Hosting Control Panel: Access your hosting provider’s control panel, such as cPanel, Plesk, or DirectAdmin.
- Locate File Manager: Navigate to the “File Manager” or a similar option in your control panel. This tool allows you to manage your website’s files and folders.
- Open the “Uploads” Folder: In the File Manager, locate and open the “uploads” folder within your WordPress installation.
- Check Disk Usage: Right-click on the “uploads” folder and select “Properties” or “Disk Usage” to view the disk space used by the folder and its contents.
Method 2: Using FTP Client
- Connect to Your Website via FTP: Use an FTP client (e.g., FileZilla) to connect to your website’s server. Enter your FTP credentials to establish a connection.
- Navigate to the Uploads Folder: In the FTP client, locate the “wp-content” folder and navigate to “uploads.”
- Check Folder Size: Right-click on the “uploads” folder and select “Get Info” or “Properties” to view the folder size and disk usage.
Method 3: Using WordPress Plugins
Install and Activate a Disk Usage Plugin
Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to “Plugins” > “Add New.”
Search for a disk usage plugin, such as “Media File Renamer,” “Media Cleaner,” or “Disk Usage Sunburst,” and install and activate the one that suits your needs.
Access Disk Usage Information
Once the plugin is activated, go to its settings or dashboard page.
The plugin will analyze your uploads folder and display the disk usage information in a user-friendly format, such as a sunburst chart or a detailed list.
Method 4: Using SSH (Advanced Users)
- Connect to Your Server via SSH: If you have SSH access to your server, connect using an SSH client like PuTTY.
- Navigate to the Uploads Folder: Use the
cdcommand to navigate to your WordPress installation’s “uploads” folder.
- Check Disk Usage: Use the
du(disk usage) command to check the size of the “uploads” folder and its contents. For example:du -sh uploads
Conclusion
By using these methods, you can easily view the disk usage within the uploads folder in WordPress. Regularly monitoring your disk space usage helps you identify and manage large files, optimize media storage, and maintain a well-performing WordPress website.