Dashboard Directory Size
v1.6.1by Pete Nelson · updated 1 year ago
Dashboard widget to display directory sizes
- Rank
- #9,434
- Down8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 451
- 400+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 9.2K
- 9,166 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Dashboard Directory Size at a glance
Dashboard Directory Size is a WordPress plugin by Pete Nelson with 400+ active installs, the #9,434 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.6.1 came out on Dec 26, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “folder size”. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats192 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Dashboard Directory Size |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 451 · -1.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 451 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 451 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 450 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 449 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 451 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 447 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 446 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 445 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 448 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 447 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 445 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 445 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 456 |
Rank over time
#9,434 · up 93 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #9,434 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #9,426 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #9,448 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #9,442 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #9,440 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #9,425 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #9,479 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #9,483 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #9,498 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #9,457 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #9,484 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #9,523 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #9,533 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #9,527 |
Growth %
Average -0.08% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.44% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.90% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.41% |
Active installs band
400+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 400+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 400+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 400+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #9533 → #9440
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.697%
- v1.52.6%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.4
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 29, 2015
- Last updated
- Dec 26, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Dashboard Directory Size
How many websites use Dashboard Directory Size?
Dashboard Directory Size is active on 400+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #9,434 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Dashboard Directory Size been downloaded?
9,166 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Dashboard Directory Size last updated?
Version 1.6.1 came out on Dec 26, 2024 (1 year ago).
Is Dashboard Directory Size compatible with the latest WordPress?
Dashboard Directory Size’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Dashboard Directory Size still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Dashboard Directory Size have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Dashboard Directory Size?
The plugins most like Dashboard Directory Size, by the tags they share, are Dashboard Welcome for Elementor (10K+), Disable WordPress Events and News Dashboard Widget (400+) and Dashboard Widget Sidebar (300+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 451 |
| Reported installs | 400+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 9.2K |
| Author | Pete Nelson |
| First released | Apr 29, 2015 |
| Version | 1.6.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 26, 2024 |
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