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MediaPress - Flexible Storage Limit
This WordPress plugin adds storage quotas to MediaPress, the media gallery tool used on BuddyPress community sites. It lets administrators set how much space each user or user role can fill with uploads, then blocks new uploads once someone reaches their limit.
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Released
- Feb 24, 2024
- Developer
- BuddyDev
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $1.03 on its own
What’s new in MediaPress - Flexible Storage Limit 1.0.2
Version 1.0.2 · Feb 24, 2024
Latest
- ChangedMaintenance release.
What it does
Community and membership sites often let members upload photos, videos, audio and documents. Without limits, a handful of active users can take up a large share of server space, and the media library grows hard to manage. This add-on gives administrators a way to decide how much each person can store, so storage is shared fairly across the community and fair usage rules are enforced automatically instead of by hand.
You can assign a quota to an individual user or set different limits by user role, which suits sites with several membership levels. The plugin tracks how much each user has stored, warns users as they approach or reach their limit, and stops uploads that would go over it. All settings and usage information live in the WordPress dashboard, alongside the rest of your MediaPress and BuddyPress setup.
Best for
- BuddyPress community sites running MediaPress galleries
- Membership sites offering different storage allowances per level
- Administrators managing limited server space on social networks
Features
Individual storage limits
Assign a specific storage quota to any single user, so heavy uploaders and casual members can each get an allowance that fits how they use the site.
Role-based quotas
Define different storage limits for each user role, which makes it simple to give higher allowances to certain membership levels and smaller ones to others.
Usage tracking
Built-in usage metrics show how much media each user has stored, so you can see who is close to their limit at a glance.
Automatic upload blocking
When a user reaches their allocated storage, further uploads are blocked automatically, keeping quotas enforced without any manual checking by administrators.
Limit notifications
Customizable alerts let users know when they are approaching or have hit their storage limit, giving them a chance to tidy up their media.
Dashboard controls
Storage settings and user activity are managed from one place in the WordPress dashboard, so administrators do not need to hunt through separate screens.
Multiple media types
Quotas apply across images, videos, audio files and documents, covering the range of content members typically upload to a community gallery.
Questions about MediaPress - Flexible Storage Limit
Can I give different members different amounts of storage?
Yes. You can set a quota for an individual user, or set limits by user role. Role-based limits are handy for membership sites where higher tiers should get more space than basic accounts.
What happens when a user runs out of space?
Once a user reaches their allocated storage, the plugin automatically blocks further uploads. Users can also receive notifications as they approach or hit their limit, so the restriction does not come as a surprise.
Does it only count images?
No. The storage limits cover images, videos, audio files and documents, so all the common media types members upload through MediaPress count toward their quota.
Can I see how much storage each user is using?
Yes. The plugin includes usage tracking with built-in metrics for each user, and you can review this alongside the storage settings in the WordPress dashboard.
Is MediaPress - Flexible Storage Limit free?
The code of MediaPress - Flexible Storage Limit is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of MediaPress - Flexible Storage Limit is this?
Version 1.0.2, released Feb 24, 2024. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update MediaPress - Flexible Storage Limit?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of MediaPress - Flexible Storage Limit automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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