Best media folder plugins for WordPress
The most popular media folder plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Real Media Library leads with 100K+ active installs, ahead of CatFolders (6K+) and iFolders (300+). All 7 plugins tagged “media folder” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 7 media folder plugins
- 1.
Real Media LibraryThe most installed media folder plugin, with 100K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 299 reviews, updated 1 month ago.
- 2.
CatFolders6K+ active installs. Rated 4.3 from 22 reviews, updated 1 week ago.
- 3.
iFolders300+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 11 reviews, updated 2 weeks ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
- 4.
Simple Media Library Folders100+ active installs. Rated 4.5 from 8 reviews, updated 3 days ago.
- 5.
MediaCommander50+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 week ago.
- 6.Folderly
40+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 1 month ago.
- 7.
Easy Folders20+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 3 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.2.15.
All 7 plugins tagged “media folder”

Real Media Library
Up in the last 7 days:1#457by devowl.io GmbH1 month ago
Organize uploaded media in folders, collections and galleries: A file manager for WordPress. Media management made easy with Real Media Library! (Alte …
- Installs
- 100K+
- Rating
- 4.8(299)
- Downloads
- 515/day

CatFolders
Down in the last 7 days:9#2,726by CatFolders7 days ago
Organize and manage your files with WordPress media folders. Fast, flexible, and professional.
- Installs
- 6K+
- Rating
- 4.3(22)
- Downloads
- 100/day

iFolders
Down in the last 7 days:25#10,535by Avirtum15 days ago
Take control of your media library, posts, pages, and other content with our folder manager. Organize your WordPress data into specific categories.
- Installs
- 300+
- Rating
- 4.6(11)
- Downloads
- 11/day

Simple Media Library Folders
Up in the last 7 days:736#15,031by Misha Rudrastyh3 days ago
Organize your WordPress media library with folders. Beautifully.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 4.5(8)
- Downloads
- 22/day

MediaCommander
Down in the last 7 days:748#20,529by Yalogica10 days ago
Drag & drop folders for the WordPress media library, posts and pages, plus links (shortcuts) that keep one item in multiple folders.
- Installs
- 50+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 11/day
Folderly
#21,781by wpfolderly1 month ago
Folderly is a user-friendly WordPress plugin that lets you organize documents, media files, and posts into virtual folders.
- Installs
- 40+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 6/day

Easy Folders
Down in the last 7 days:39#25,446by RipeBits3 years ago
🔥 Easily arrange WordPress media files, pages & posts into folders or categories.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day