Description
Media Folder Manager is a powerful WordPress plugin that adds a virtual folder system to the WordPress Media Library. Organize your media files into unlimited nested folders without physically moving files on your server.
Key Features
- Virtual Folders: Create unlimited nested folders stored in the database
- Left Sidebar: Modern folder tree view in Media Library with instant filtering
- Drag & Drop Ready: Architecture supports drag & drop media between folders
- Grid & List View: Fully compatible with WordPress default grid and list views
- Attachment Details: Assign folders directly from attachment edit panel
- Bulk Operations: Assign multiple media files to folders at once
- Upload Integration: Select folder during media upload
- Modern UI: React-based interface using WordPress components
- No jQuery: Built with modern JavaScript (React, wp.element)
- Performance: Optimized queries for large media libraries
- Security: Proper nonce verification and capability checks
How It Works
- Activate the Plugin: Once activated, a left sidebar appears in Media Library
- Create Folders: Click “Create Folder” to add new folders
- Organize Media: Assign media to folders via:
- Sidebar folder selection
- Attachment details panel
- Bulk selection
- Upload modal
- Filter Media: Click any folder in the sidebar to filter media instantly
- Nested Folders: Create subfolders by selecting a parent folder when creating
Virtual Folders
Folders are stored in the database, not as physical directories. This means:
* No file system changes
* Fast performance
* Easy to reorganize
* Safe to use on any hosting environment
Settings
Configure the plugin from Settings Media Folder Manager:
* Enable/disable folder system
* Reset all folders (moves all media back to “All Files”)
Development
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please follow WordPress Coding Standards and submit pull requests via GitHub.
Reporting Issues
Please report bugs and feature requests on the WordPress.org support forums or GitHub issues page.
Credits
Built with WordPress best practices and modern web technologies (React, wp.element, wp.components).
Installation
Automatic Installation
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins Add New
- Search for “Media Folder Manager”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Manual Installation
- Download the plugin zip file
- Extract it to your
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Rename the folder to
media-folder-manager - Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins and activate “Media Folder Manager”
After Installation
- Go to Media Library to see the new folder sidebar
- Click Create Folder to start organizing your media
- Assign media to folders by selecting them and using the folder dropdown
FAQ
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Does this move files on the server?
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No, folders are virtual and stored in the database. No physical files are moved.
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Can I create nested folders?
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Yes, you can create unlimited levels of nested folders.
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Will this slow down my site?
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No, the plugin is optimized for performance with efficient database queries.
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Can I assign one media file to multiple folders?
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Currently, each media file belongs to one folder only. This keeps the system simple and fast.
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Does this work with Gutenberg?
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Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with Gutenberg and Full Site Editing.
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What happens if I delete a folder?
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Media files in the deleted folder are moved to the parent folder (or “All Files” if it was a root folder).
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Is this plugin translation ready?
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Yes, the plugin is fully prepared for translations. The text domain is
media-folder-manager.
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Contributors & Developers
“Media Folder Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.0.3
- Fixed media upload compatibility issues caused by drag overlay handling.
- Improved drag-and-drop reliability for moving media into folders.
- Added dynamic folder-aware media summary and load-more behavior.
- Improved nested folder creation flow with automatic parent assignment.
1.0.2
- Fixed fatal error by making AJAX loader class initialization backward compatible.
- Improved request handling and validation for bulk media/folder AJAX operations.
- Minor stability updates for first public release cycle.
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Virtual folder system with database storage
- Left sidebar with folder tree view
- React-based modern UI
- Folder CRUD operations (create, rename, delete)
- Media assignment to folders
- Bulk media assignment
- Attachment details integration
- Upload modal integration
- Settings page
- Translation ready