Media Library Folders
v8.4.4by maxfoundry · updated 6 days ago
Easier file and folder management for WordPress Media Library for Galleries and Albums
- Rank
- #2,110
- Down1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12,000
- 10K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 2.3M
- 2,259,688 all-time
- Rating
- 4.3/5
- 465 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 1 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Media Library Folders at a glance
Media Library Folders is a WordPress plugin by maxfoundry with 10K+ active installs, the #2,110 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 471 times, 31% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 from 465 reviews. Version 8.4.4 came out on Nov 2, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 18 plugins tagged “media library folders”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats25.2K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Library Folders |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4,693 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4,545 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 272 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 343 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 534 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,224 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6,248 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3,356 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 277 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 146 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 199 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 329 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 559 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 408 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 208 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 111 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 111 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 161 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 212 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 204 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 304 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 218 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 169 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 128 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11,662 · +0.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11,662 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11,708 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11,715 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11,707 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11,717 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11,652 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11,655 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11,673 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11,659 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11,775 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11,629 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11,604 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11,612 |
Rank over time
#2,110 · up 18 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #2,110 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #2,109 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #2,111 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #2,110 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #2,114 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #2,113 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #2,113 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #2,112 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #2,112 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #2,115 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #2,116 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #2,115 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #2,124 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #2,124 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #2,128 |
Growth %
Average +0.03% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.56% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.03% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.98% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.25% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.21% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.07% |
Active installs band
10K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #2112 → #2110
- Released 8.4.4 (was 8.4.3)
- Rank #2124 → #2114
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
- Rank #2124 → #2113
- Released 8.4.3 (was 8.4.2)
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v8.456%
- v8.328%
- v8.26.1%
- Other10%
Rating trend
4.3★★★★★465 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 8.4.4
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 12, 2015
- Last updated
- Nov 2, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Library Folders
How many websites use Media Library Folders?
Media Library Folders is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,110 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Library Folders been downloaded?
2,259,688 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 471 times. See download stats
When was Media Library Folders last updated?
Version 8.4.4 came out on Nov 2, 2026 (6 days ago). See every release
Is Media Library Folders compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Media Library Folders have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 8 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Media Library Folders up to date. See its security record
Is Media Library Folders still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 6 days ago. Its authors resolved 1 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Library Folders have?
4.3 out of 5 from 465 reviews on WordPress.org. 69% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Media Library Folders?
The plugins most like Media Library Folders, by the tags they share, are Real Media Library (100K+), Wicked Folders (20K+) and Categorify (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.3
★★★★★
465 reviews
- 5 stars: 320 reviews, 69%
- 4 stars: 66 reviews, 14%
- 3 stars: 23 reviews, 5%
- 2 stars: 18 reviews, 4%
- 1 stars: 38 reviews, 8%
- Positive
- 83%4–5★
- Mixed
- 5%3★
- Critical
- 12%1–2★
- About 25 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.4.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12,000 |
| Reported installs | 10K+ |
| Rating | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 465 |
| Total downloads | 2.3M |
| Author | maxfoundry |
| First released | Sep 12, 2015 |
| Version | 8.4.4 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 2, 2026 |
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