Disk Usage & File Limits (Inodes) Explained

When hosting your WordPress site on ZipWP Cloud, two important factors determine how much data you can store and how many files your site can handle: Disk Usage and Inodes. 

Understanding both helps you manage your site’s storage efficiently and avoid unexpected issues.

What is Disk Usage?

Disk usage is the total amount of storage space your site consumes on the server. This includes:

• WordPress core files
• Themes and plugins
• Media uploads (images, videos, documents)
• Database files
• Logs, cache, and backups

If your site exceeds its disk quota, you may face issues such as:

• Inability to upload new media
• Failed plugin/theme updates
• Errors during backups

How to Reduce Disk Usage:

• Delete unused themes, plugins, and media files.

• Regularly clear cache files.
• Remove old backups stored on your hosting space.

What are Inodes?

An inode is a data structure the server uses to keep track of a single file or folder. Every file, whether it’s a WordPress core file, an image, or even a tiny text document, counts as one inode.

For example:

• 1 uploaded image = 1 inode
• 1 plugin with 100 files = 100 inodes

If you reach the inode limit, you might experience:

• Inability to create or upload new files
• Errors when installing plugins or themes
• WordPress updates failing
• Not able to login to your site

How to Reduce Inodes:

• Delete unused themes, plugins, and media.
• Clean up cache directories.
• Remove old log files.
• Avoid storing backups inside your WordPress installation.

How to Check Your Usage in ZipWP Cloud

You can monitor both disk usage and inode count directly from your ZipWP Cloud site’s menu. This helps you keep track of your limits and take action before hitting any caps.

You can always upgrade to a higher plan to increase your disk space and inodes.

Conclusion

Both disk usage and inode limits play a crucial role in your site’s performance and reliability. 

By keeping an eye on your storage and file counts, you’ll prevent errors and ensure your WordPress site runs smoothly.