Description
At a glance
Disable Media Sizes v2.6 is a free WordPress plugin with 10K+ active installs, 5/5 rating from 23 reviews, updated July 18, 2026, requires WordPress 5.3+ & PHP 5.6.20+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
Easily disable any extra image sizes
This plugin provides options to disable the extra images generated by WordPress.
Options include
- Disable Thumbnail Size
- Disable Medium Size
- Disable Large Size
- Disable Medium Large (768px)
- Disable 1536×1536 Size
- Disable 2048×2048 Size
- Disable Big/Scaled Size
The plugin settings screen does a good job of explaining the different image sizes. Should all be self-explanatory, let me know if anything can be improved.
Features
- Lightweight and secure
- Built with the WP API and standards
- Simple to use – anyone can do it
- One-click restore default options
- Easy peasy.
Why is this useful?
This article explains everything you need to know about the “hows” and the “whys” and such.
Important
Please understand that this plugin:
- Does not affect any existing images
- Only works while the plugin is active
- Does not delete any images
- Only prevents WordPress from generating extra sized images
- If all extra sizes are disabled, only original images will be uploaded
Learn more about the techniques and code used in this plugin.
Privacy
This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.
Disable Media Sizes is developed and maintained by Jeff Starr, 15-year WordPress developer and book author.
Support development
I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can make a donation or purchase one of my books:
- The Tao of WordPress
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Links, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thank you! 🙂
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I download Disable Media Sizes?
Disable Media Sizes 2.6 is the latest version. It is a WordPress plugin you can download here free of charge under the GPL license, with the complete feature set included and no trial limitations. It holds a 5/5 rating from 23 user reviews.
Does Disable Media Sizes cost anything?
No. Disable Media Sizes 2.6 is 100% free — the full GPL version, not a trial or demo. There are no download limits, no accounts to create, and no upsells during the download.
How do I install Disable Media Sizes 2.6?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Disable Media Sizes?
Disable Media Sizes 2.6 requires WordPress 5.3 or higher and PHP 5.6.20 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Disable Media Sizes last updated?
Version 2.6 was last updated on July 18, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Disable Media Sizes download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Version: 2.6
Updated: October 1, 2026
Technical details
| Version | 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | July 18, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 5/5 (23 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 5.3 or higher |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 or higher |
| Author | Jeff Starr |
| Tags | disable, disable-image-sizes, images, media, uploads |
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