Best media library folder plugins for WordPress
The most popular media library 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 Mediamatic (1K+) and Categorify (1K+). All 6 plugins tagged “media library folder” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 6 media library folder plugins
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Real Media LibraryThe most installed media library folder plugin, with 100K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 299 reviews, updated 1 month ago.
- 2.
Mediamatic1K+ active installs. Rated 3.9 from 16 reviews, updated 3 months ago.
- 3.
Categorify1K+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.4.14.
- 4.Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library
900+ active installs. Rated 4.1 from 7 reviews, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.4.25.
- 5.
Folderify300+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 5 months ago.
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Simple Media Library Folders100+ active installs. Rated 4.5 from 8 reviews, updated 4 days ago.
All 6 plugins tagged “media library 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

Mediamatic
Up in the last 7 days:11#6,164by plugincraft3 months ago
Organize your WordPress media library with unlimited folders, drag & drop, and easy performance.
- Installs
- 1K+
- Rating
- 3.9(16)
- Downloads
- 23/day

Categorify
Down in the last 7 days:33#6,265by frenify2 years ago
Organize your WordPress media files in categories via drag and drop.
- Installs
- 1K+
- Rating
- 2.0(2)
- Downloads
- 22/day
Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library
Down in the last 7 days:1#7,238by Matthias Günter6 years ago
Upload files in your media library to a custom folder structure on your file system created with Real Media Library folders.
- Installs
- 900+
- Rating
- 4.1(7)
- Downloads
- 11/day

Folderify
Up in the last 7 days:58#10,282by ericnelson5 months ago
Organize your WordPress media library with unlimited folders, drag & drop, and easy performance.
- Installs
- 300+
- Rating
- 5.0(2)
- Downloads
- 11/day

Simple Media Library Folders
Up in the last 7 days:1,338#14,907by Misha Rudrastyh4 days ago
Organize your WordPress media library with folders. Beautifully.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 4.5(8)
- Downloads
- 22/day