Finding Folders by File or Subfolder Count in FolderSizes
FolderSizes includes a powerful search capability that lets you locate folders based on how many files or subfolders they contain. This feature provides valuable insights into your file system organization and helps identify potential areas of concern.
Key Questions You Can Answer
With this search capability, you can easily discover:
- Folders containing an unusually large number of files or subfolders
- Empty folders with no files or subfolders at all
- Folders with a specific range of items (e.g., between 100-200 files)
- And many other file count scenarios
How to Search by File or Subfolder Count
Step 1: Launch the Search Tool
Open FolderSizes and click the Search button to access the search interface.
Step 2: Set Search Locations
Enter the paths you want to search in the Search Paths tab.
Step 3: Create a New Folder Rule
- Switch to the Search Rules tab
- Click the New Rule button
- Select New Folder Rule from the dropdown menu
- In the Folder Rule Editor, select the Item Count tab
Step 4: Configure Count Parameters
The Item Count tab offers two comparison modes:
- Compare immediate file/folder count – Only counts direct children of each folder
- Compare aggregate count – Includes all files and subfolders at all levels below each folder
Set your desired count range using the comparison operators provided.
Step 5: Run the Search
Click OK to save the rule, then click Start to execute the search.
Working with Search Results
After completing the search, you can perform various actions on the results using the toolbar buttons:
- Copy files/folders to a new location
- Move files/folders
- Delete unwanted items
- Archive selected content
Using Pre-Built Sample Searches
FolderSizes includes several pre-configured search samples to get you started quickly. To access these:
- Click the Samples button in the Search window toolbar
- Browse the list of available samples, including one specifically designed to find folders with large numbers of immediate files
- Select the desired sample to load its pre-configured settings
This built-in search functionality makes it simple to identify folders with unusual file or subfolder counts, helping you maintain an organized and efficient file system.