Media Folder Manager
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).