WordPress plugin comparison
CatFolders vs Virtual Media Folders
At a glance
- CatFolders has more active installs: 6K+, against 300+ for Virtual Media Folders.
- On a typical day, CatFolders is downloaded about 60 times, Virtual Media Folders about 43.
- Virtual Media Folders is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.3 from 22 reviews.
- CatFolders was updated more recently: Nov 1, 2026, against Oct 26, 2026 for Virtual Media Folders.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- CatFolders has been around longer: since 2022, against 2025 for Virtual Media Folders.
Line by line
CatFolders leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CatFolders |  Virtual Media Folders |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #2,723 | #10,687 |
| Active installs | 6K+ | 300+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 4K | 1.1K |
| Rating | 4.3(22) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.89 | ×0.50 |
| Last release | 9 days ago | 15 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 8.3 |
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