Drive Folder Size Viewer

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

Google Drive Folder Size 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Drive location Memory + Storage: Fast in-memory caching with persistent backup 24-hour validity: Automatically updates outdated data User isolation: Separate cache for each Google account 🔄 Progress Indicators Live progress tracking: Shows percentage and file count while calculating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.