ThumbSpy
Lightweight, plug-and-play plugin that adds a 'Thumbnails' column to the Media Library, showing image sizes, sources, and filtering by MIME type.
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Stale • Last updated 271 days ago
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Likely maintained (last update 271 days ago).
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Description
ThumbSpy is a lightweight and non-intrusive WordPress plugin that enhances the Media Library list view. It adds a new ‘Thumbnails’ column showing the original image size, all generated thumbnail sizes, their dimensions, and whether they are hard-cropped or resized proportionally.
The plugin also displays the name of each thumbnail size, helping users identify which theme or plugin created it. All entries are clickable, allowing users to view each file version directly.
ThumbSpy now also includes a filter dropdown labeled “Image Filter” to narrow down the Media Library by image MIME type. Filter options include:
- All Images (default)
- JPEG / JPG
- PNG
- WebP
- GIF
- SVG
- Other (for uncommon image types)
Why Use ThumbSpy?
Managing media files effectively improves performance and design consistency. ThumbSpy helps users:
- Troubleshoot image display issues by revealing which plugin or theme generated each thumbnail.
- Optimize server storage by identifying unnecessary thumbnail sizes.
- Confirm proper cropping for media files used in theme layouts.
Ideal for developers, designers, and site managers, ThumbSpy brings clarity and efficiency to WordPress media management.
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Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file.
- Navigate to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress admin area.
- Click Upload Plugin, choose
thumbspy.zip, and click Install Now. - Activate the plugin.
- Switch to the List View in the Media Library to see the new column and filter.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. ThumbSpy only affects the List View (/wp-admin/upload.php?mode=list).
No. ThumbSpy only loads in the WordPress admin area. It does not impact front-end performance.
No. It runs only on the Media Library list screen and has minimal impact.
No. ThumbSpy is read-only. It does not modify, remove, or regenerate thumbnails.
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Adds ‘Thumbnails’ column to the Media Library list view.
- Includes ‘Image Filter’ MIME type dropdown.