Media Folders Lite
v1.0.2by jbulies · updated 2 years ago
Upload files to custom folders in WP Media Library.
- Rank
- #13,042
- Up109 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 169
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4K
- 4,018 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Folders Lite at a glance
Media Folders Lite is a WordPress plugin by jbulies with 100+ active installs, the #13,042 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.2 came out on May 5, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 6 plugins tagged “directories”, it ranks #5. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats154 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Folders Lite |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 169 · -9.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 169 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 168 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 167 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 167 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 168 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 186 |
Rank over time
#13,042 · up 86 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #13,042 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #13,151 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #13,184 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #13,158 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #13,166 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #13,176 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #13,190 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #13,168 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #13,215 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #13,175 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #13,142 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #13,139 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #13,152 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #13,128 |
Growth %
Average -0.73% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.59% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.60% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.68% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #13152 → #13166Downloads +166.7%
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 28, 2022
- Last updated
- May 5, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Folders Lite
How many websites use Media Folders Lite?
Media Folders Lite is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #13,042 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Folders Lite been downloaded?
4,018 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 7 times. See download stats
When was Media Folders Lite last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on May 5, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Media Folders Lite compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media Folders Lite’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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.
Is Media Folders Lite 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 Media Folders Lite have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Media Folders Lite?
The plugins most like Media Folders Lite, 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
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 169 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 4K |
| Author | jbulies |
| First released | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | May 5, 2024 |
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