Title: ZipMyMedia Author: Dhaval Verma Published: May 15, 2026 Last modified: May 15, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/zipmymedia/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3532975) # ZipMyMedia By [Dhaval Verma](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dhavalv44/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/zipmymedia.1.3.0.zip) * [Details](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/zipmymedia/#description) * [Reviews](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/zipmymedia/#reviews) * [Installation](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/zipmymedia/#installation) * [Development](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/zipmymedia/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/zipmymedia/) ## Description WordPress lets you bulk-select media files in the Media Library, but only to delete them. **ZipMyMedia** adds the missing piece: a “Download Selected” button that zips up all the selected files and sends them to your browser as a single download. It works seamlessly in both grid view and list view, and uses WordPress’s native UI patterns so the button feels like a built-in feature. #### Features * Adds a “Download Selected” button next to “Delete permanently” in grid view bulk- select mode * Adds a “Download Selected” option in the bulk actions dropdown in list view * Button stays disabled until you actually select something, with a live count of selected items * Single files download directly (no unnecessary zipping) * Multiple files are bundled into a timestamped ZIP archive * Handles duplicate filenames automatically (appends attachment IDs) * Uses nonce verification and capability checks for security * No settings page, no database tables — install and it just works #### Use cases * Migrating media from one site to another * Downloading a batch of client photos in one go * Backing up specific media files without grabbing the entire uploads folder * Pulling assets for offline editing #### Requirements * WordPress 5.5 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher * PHP `ZipArchive` extension (available on virtually all hosts by default) ## Installation #### Automatic install 1. Go to **Plugins > Add New** in your WordPress admin 2. Search for “ZipMyMedia” 3. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate** 4. Open your **Media Library** — the new button is ready to use #### Manual install 1. Download the plugin ZIP file 2. Go to **Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin** in your WordPress admin 3. Choose the ZIP file and click **Install Now** 4. Click **Activate Plugin** #### How to use it **Grid view:** 1. Go to **Media > Library** 2. Click the **Bulk Select** button in the top toolbar 3. Click on the media items you want to download 4. Click the blue **Download Selected** button next to “Delete permanently” **List view:** 1. Switch to list view from the toggle near the search bar 2. Tick the checkboxes next to the items you want to download 3. Choose **Download Selected** from the **Bulk actions** dropdown 4. Click **Apply** ## FAQ ### Where do the downloaded files come from? The plugin downloads the original files from your `/wp-content/uploads/` folder — the same files WordPress stored when you uploaded them. ### Are image thumbnails included in the ZIP? No. Only the original full-size files are included. The smaller thumbnail versions( e.g. `image-150x150.jpg`) are skipped. ### Is there a file size or count limit? The plugin itself doesn’t enforce a limit, but your server’s PHP `memory_limit`,` max_execution_time`, and available disk space will. For very large batches (hundreds of MB or more), make sure your hosting allows long-running processes. ### Where is the ZIP file created? The ZIP is temporarily created in your `/wp-content/uploads/` folder, streamed to your browser, and then immediately deleted. Nothing is left behind on your server. ### Who can use the download button? Any user with the `upload_files` capability — by default that’s Authors, Editors, and Administrators. The same group of users who can upload media can download it in bulk. ### Does this work on multisite? Yes. Each subsite’s Media Library has its own button, and downloads are scoped to that subsite’s uploads. ### Will this conflict with other media library plugins? The plugin is intentionally non-invasive — it only adds a button and an AJAX handler. It shouldn’t conflict with other plugins that modify the media library, but if you run into issues, please open a support ticket. ### Why does the button briefly show “Zipping…” after clicking? Building the ZIP takes a moment for larger batches. Once the browser starts the download, the button resets. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “ZipMyMedia” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Dhaval Verma ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dhavalv44/) [Translate “ZipMyMedia” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/zipmymedia) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/zipmymedia/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/zipmymedia/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/zipmymedia/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/zipmymedia/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.3.0 * Fixed an infinite-loop bug in the MutationObserver that caused the browser to slow down on busy admin pages * Added requestAnimationFrame batching for DOM mutation handling * Idempotent button state updates to prevent self-triggering observer callbacks * Skip mutations originating from inside the plugin’s own button * Added cleanup on page unload to disconnect the observer #### 1.2.0 * Button now starts disabled and only enables when items are selected * Live selection count shown in the button label, e.g. “Download Selected (3)” * Removed dashicons icon (was rendering as a blank box on some setups) in favor of plain text #### 1.1.0 * Button now only appears when bulk-select mode is active (was previously visible all the time) * Improved CSS to match WordPress native button styling * Better DOM observation to react to mode toggles #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Grid view download button * List view bulk action option * Single-file direct download, multi-file ZIP archive ## Meta * Version **1.3.0** * Last updated **2 days ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 5.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/zipmymedia/) * Tags * [bulk](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/bulk/)[download](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/download/) [media](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media/)[media library](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/) [zip](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/zip/) * [Advanced View](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/zipmymedia/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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