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Add From Server vs Disable Media Sizes (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Add From Server

Add From Server

4.6(239)

60K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Add From Server
VS
Disable Media Sizes

Disable Media Sizes

5(23)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View Disable Media Sizes

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Media Sizes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 23 reviews) while Add From Server leads in active installations (60K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add From Server has accumulated 1.3M+ total downloads while Disable Media Sizes has 73K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Add From Server
►
Disable Media Sizes5/5
Total Reviews
239Add From Server
◄
Disable Media Sizes23
Active Installs
60K+Add From Server
◄
Disable Media Sizes10K+
Total Downloads
1.3M+Add From Server
◄
Disable Media Sizes73K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdd From Server
Disable Media SizesN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoAdd From Server
►
Disable Media Sizes1 week ago
First Released
2008Add From Server
Disable Media Sizes2020
Age
18 yearsAdd From Server
Disable Media Sizes6 years
WP Requires
5.4+Add From Server
Disable Media Sizes5.3+
PHP Requires
7.0+Add From Server
Disable Media Sizes5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeAdd From Server
Disable Media SizesFree
Latest Version
3.4.5Add From Server
Disable Media Sizes2.5

Rating Breakdown

Add From Server

4.6/5(239 reviews)
5
85%
4
5%
3
2%
2
2%
1
6%

Disable Media Sizes

5/5(23 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Add From Server Reviews

by Sara Die Webmacherin

Still working

That “outdated 11 year old plugin that over 100k people still insist on using” (description from Github) still works perfectly fine and I haven’t found a good alternative. I would love to see a ver

by creativeartworks

What an amazing Plugin

Well, first of all, that plugin is amazing. Saved me for sure from unwanted hassle while importing/updating every day WooCommerce products.Daily about 1500-2000 products adding or updating, with av

by Kissington

Does not import Folder Structure to Media Library

What’s the use of importing files from the server if you can’t import the folder structure they are in for organization? I expected the plugin to import files and auto-create a virtual folder in the l

Disable Media Sizes Reviews

by tinaponting

Works like a charming man!

Very easy to use and saves spaces:)

by Briosh

Saves a ton of inodes

If you struggle with excessive file counts on your server this helps!

by milka21

Great!

Thank you very much!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Add From Server or Disable Media Sizes more popular?
Add From Server has 60K+ active installations while Disable Media Sizes has 10K+. Add From Server is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Add From Server or Disable Media Sizes?
Add From Server has a 4.6/5 rating from 239 reviews, while Disable Media Sizes has a 5/5 rating from 23 reviews.
Are Add From Server and Disable Media Sizes free?
Add From Server is free and Disable Media Sizes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Add From Server or Disable Media Sizes?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Add From Server was last updated 5 years ago and Disable Media Sizes was last updated 1 week ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.