If you have received an email or message from Wix saying that you have exceeded your storage limit in the free plan then you are not alone. Most users create websites with Wix without confirming the limits the free web hosting plan comes with.
Wix free plan storage limit
Wix free plan has a storage limit of 500 MB. This means if you upload files and data to your website that exceeds 500 MB, then you will have the allocated exhausted storage capacity.
One of the problems with using Wix which we think is intentional is that there is no way to check storage left. You will receive a notice when you exceed your storage limit.
What happens after exceeding Wix storage limit?
When you reach your Wix website’s maximum storage limit, you will not be able to upload any files until you upgrade to a premium plan. Other limits in the Wix free plan include;
- Google analytics integration is not supported
- Bandwidth is limited to 500 MB
- Wix ads appear on your pages
- Domain URL uses .wixsite.com suffix.
How do you avoid exceeding Wix storage limit?
The best way to avoid exceeding Wix storage limit in the free plan is to minimize uploading media files or compress your photos before uploading. It is recommended to keep the image size below 150 KB.
If your Wix website starts receiving a high amount of traffic or exceeds the storage limit and you cannot upgrade to the premium plans, then the best alternative to migrate to is WordPress.com which comes with a storage limit of 1 GB in the free plan and $4 per month for 6 GB storage.
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