Categorify – WordPress Media Library Category & File Manager
v1.0.7.5by frenify · updated 2 years ago
Organize your WordPress media files in categories via drag and drop.
- Rank
- #6,261
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,330
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 29.8K
- 29,757 all-time
- Rating
- 2.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Categorify at a glance
Categorify is a WordPress plugin by frenify with 1K+ active installs, the #6,261 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times, 22% more than the month before. It’s rated 2.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.7.5 came out on Feb 12, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.4.14. Among the 5 plugins tagged “media library categories”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats403 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Categorify |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 41 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 31 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,331 · -6.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,331 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,331 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,336 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,334 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,337 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,341 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,338 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,339 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,344 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,343 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,347 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,416 |
Rank over time
#6,261 · down 32 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,261 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,257 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,252 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,249 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,262 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,245 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,232 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,237 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,228 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,220 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,229 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,235 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,229 |
Growth %
Average -0.51% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.37% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.07% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.87% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6235 → #6249
- Tested up to 6.4.13 → 6.4.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
2.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.7.5
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0.0
- Tested up to
- 6.4.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 8, 2021
- Last updated
- Feb 12, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Categorify
How many websites use Categorify?
Categorify is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,261 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Categorify been downloaded?
29,757 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 14 times. See download stats
When was Categorify last updated?
Version 1.0.7.5 came out on Feb 12, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release
Is Categorify compatible with the latest WordPress?
Categorify’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.4.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Categorify have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.0.7.5, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Categorify still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Categorify have?
2.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Categorify?
The plugins most like Categorify, by the tags they share, are Mediamatic (1K+), Folderify (300+) and Simple Media Library Folders (100+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
2.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 2.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,330 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 2.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 29.8K |
| Author | frenify |
| First released | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Version | 1.0.7.5 |
| Requires WP | 6.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 12, 2024 |
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