WordPress plugin comparison
Folders vs Media Library Extension
At a glance
- Folders has more active installs: 90K+, against 20+ for Media Library Extension.
- On a typical day, Folders is downloaded about 1,898 times, Media Library Extension about 6.
- Media Library Extension has no reviews yet.
- Folders was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 25, 2026 for Media Library Extension.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Folders has been around longer: since 2015, against 2020 for Media Library Extension.
Line by line
Folders leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Folders |  Media Library Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #485 | #28,580 |
| Active installs | 90K+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 194.4K | 143 |
| Rating | 5.0(1.5K) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | 88% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×2.88 | ×0.17 |
| Last release | 5 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.2 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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