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Drive Folder Size Viewer

by SilverStudioDM · silverstudio.it · Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 in_app
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

Calculate and display folder sizes on Google Drive with multi-user management

Users
269
+23 in 30 days
Rating
2.8 / 5
−0.22 in 30 days
Ratings
9
−1 in 30 days
Store rank
#56K
#48K among extensions
Version
0.14.6.1
updated 12 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 15 months
0134269Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 269 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 15 months
0510Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 9 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Drive Folder Size Viewer

Google Drive Folder Size Due to limitations imposed by Google APIs, the extension will be reserved for 100 PRO users only; the Free Tier has been removed. What does it do? This Chrome extension improves Google Drive by showing the actual size of folders directly in the interface. By default, Google Drive only shows "-" for folder size, making it impossible to tell how much storage space they are taking up. Main Features 📊 Real-Time Size Display Shows exact folder sizes (KB, MB, GB) in list view Replaces the "-" placeholder with the calculated actual size Works in all sections of Google Drive (My Drive, Shared with me, Recent, etc.) ⚡ Smart Cache System URL-specific caching: Different cache for each Drive location Memory + Storage: Fast in-memory caching with persistent backup 24-hour validity: Automatically updates outdated data User isolation: Separate cache for each Google account 🔄 Progress Indicators Live progress tracking: Shows percentage and file count while calculating Smooth animations: Smooth spinner with real-time updates Error handling: Clear indicators for inaccessible or problematic folders 🎯 Why You Need It Simplified Storage Management: Identify space 'eaters': Quickly identify which folders consume the most space Efficient cleaning: Make informed decisions on what to delete or archive Monitor usage: Track folder growth over time Organise better: Understand the distribution patterns of your files Time-saving benefits: No manual navigation: Avoid clicking through folders to estimate size Instant visibility: See all folder sizes at a glance Intelligent caching: Repeated visits show cached results immediately Background calculation: Keeps running while you browse Professional Use Cases: Team collaboration: Share accurate information on folder sizes Customer projects: Quickly evaluate project storage requirements Archive management: Identify old projects taking up space Quota monitoring: Proactively stay within storage limits 🛡️ Privacy and Security Read-only access: Requires only drive.readonly permission No data collection: All calculations take place locally Secure authentication: Uses Google's OAuth2 system Local storage: Cache stored only on your device 🎨 User Experience Seamless integration: Looks like native Google Drive functionality Multiple themes: Fits Drive's light/dark themes Non-invasive: Does not interfere with normal Drive operations Instant toggle: Easy on/off from popup Perfect for: Storage-conscious users who manage Google Drive shares Team managers who organise shared workspaces Content creators who manage large media files Companies who track storage costs of projects Anyone who wants better visibility of their cloud storage This extension transforms Google Drive from displaying useless “-” symbols into a powerful storage management tool, giving you the information you need to make smart decisions about your files and folders.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+23+9.3%−1−0.22
6 months+95+54.6%+2−0.51
1 year+244+976.0%+7−2.22

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Drive Folder Size Viewer appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
folder#3+1
size#4−1
drive#12−1
folders#25−3
viewer#85−10

Version history

17 versions recorded
0.14.6.112 Oct 2026
0.13.08 May 2026
0.11.514 Mar 2026
0.11.44 Mar 2026
0.11.33 Mar 2026
0.11.22 Mar 2026
0.11.01 Mar 2026
0.10.728 Feb 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
16 Jul 2025
Size
248 KB
Languages
de, en, nl, es, fr, it, pt-BR, ru
Pricing
in_app
Privacy policy
silverstudio.it
Support
silverstudio.it
Extension ID
mgplnggmcblhblipimlbpdnbnnlnifdl

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
identityidentity.emailscriptingstorageactiveTabtabs
Site access
https://www.googleapis.com/*https://drive.google.com/*https://backend-gdfs.onrender.com/*https://oauth2.googleapis.com/*

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