WordPress plugin comparison
Desktop Media Uploader vs Folders
At a glance
- Folders has more active installs: 90K+, against 10+ for Desktop Media Uploader.
- On a typical day, Folders is downloaded about 1,898 times, Desktop Media Uploader about 2.
- Desktop Media Uploader has no reviews yet.
- Folders was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 20, 2026 for Desktop Media Uploader.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Folders has been around longer: since 2015, against 2026 for Desktop Media Uploader.
Line by line
Folders leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Desktop Media Uploader |  Folders |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #32,482 | #485 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 90K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 68 | 194.4K |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(1.5K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 88% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.13 | ×2.88 |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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