Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library
v1.0.5by Matthias Günter · updated 6 years ago
Upload files in your media library to a custom folder structure on your file system created with Real Media Library folders.
- Rank
- #7,238
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 917
- 900+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 16.4K
- 16,376 all-time
- Rating
- 4.1/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library at a glance
Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library is a WordPress plugin by Matthias Günter with 900+ active installs, the #7,238 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 17% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 1.0.5 came out on Mar 27, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. It leads the 4 plugins tagged “real media library”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats219 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 916 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 916 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 916 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 915 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 916 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 918 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 917 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 916 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 918 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 917 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 916 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 917 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 916 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 917 |
Rank over time
#7,238 · up 21 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,238 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,247 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,227 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,241 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,229 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,236 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,237 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,228 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,234 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,243 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,257 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,260 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,259 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.11% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.11% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.11% |
Active installs band
900+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 900+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 900+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 900+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7260 → #7241
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.1★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 24, 2017
- Last updated
- Mar 27, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library
How many websites use Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library?
Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library is active on 900+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,238 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library been downloaded?
16,376 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Mar 27, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library compatible with the latest WordPress?
Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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 Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library have?
4.1 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 71% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library?
The plugins most like Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library, by the tags they share, are Real Media Library (100K+), Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 (60K+) and File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.1
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 reviews, 71%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- Positive
- 71%4–5★
- Mixed
- 14%3★
- Critical
- 14%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 917 |
| Reported installs | 900+ |
| Rating | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 16.4K |
| Author | Matthias Günter |
| First released | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 27, 2020 |
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