Custom Upload Folder
v1.1.2by Motekar · updated 4 years ago
Upload files to custom directory in WordPress Media Library.
- Rank
- #10,650
- Up18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 336
- 300+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.4K
- 6,350 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Custom Upload Folder at a glance
Custom Upload Folder is a WordPress plugin by Motekar with 300+ active installs, the #10,650 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.1.2 came out on Sep 17, 2022, more than 4 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.0.18. It leads the 26 plugins tagged “assets”. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats136 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Custom Upload Folder |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 336 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 336 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 336 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 333 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 336 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 337 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 335 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 336 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 334 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 335 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 333 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 336 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 344 |
Rank over time
#10,650 · up 13 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #10,650 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #10,668 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #10,677 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #10,719 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #10,648 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #10,632 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #10,653 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #10,636 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #10,682 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #10,659 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #10,710 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #10,666 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #10,663 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.45% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.89% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.89% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.33% |
Active installs band
300+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 300+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 300+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 300+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #10666 → #10719Downloads +128.6%
- Tested up to 6.0.17 → 6.0.18
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.197%
- v1.03.3%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.0.18
- Requires PHP
- 5.3
- First released
- Oct 5, 2018
- Last updated
- Sep 17, 2022
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Custom Upload Folder
How many websites use Custom Upload Folder?
Custom Upload Folder is active on 300+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #10,650 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Custom Upload Folder been downloaded?
6,350 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Custom Upload Folder last updated?
Version 1.1.2 came out on Sep 17, 2022 (4 years ago).
Is Custom Upload Folder compatible with the latest WordPress?
Custom Upload Folder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.0.18, 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.
Is Custom Upload Folder still maintained?
Its last release was 4 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Custom Upload Folder have?
4.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Upload Folder?
The plugins most like Custom Upload Folder, by the tags they share, are Media Deduper (9K+), Custom Upload Dir (5K+) and WP Original Media Path (5K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 80%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 20%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 336 |
| Reported installs | 300+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 6.4K |
| Author | Motekar |
| First released | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Version | 1.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 |
| Last updated | Sep 17, 2022 |
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