Best media library folders plugins for WordPress
The most popular media library folders 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 SimpLy Gallery (40K+) and Wicked Folders (20K+). All 18 plugins tagged “media library folders” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 10 media library folders plugins
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Real Media LibraryThe most installed media library folders plugin, with 100K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 299 reviews, updated 1 month ago.
- 2.
SimpLy Gallery40K+ active installs. Rated 4.8 from 118 reviews, updated 4 weeks ago.
- 3.
Wicked Folders20K+ active installs. Rated 4.9 from 56 reviews, updated 4 days ago.
- 4.
Media Library Folders10K+ active installs. Rated 4.3 from 465 reviews, updated 1 week ago.
- 5.
Mediamatic1K+ active installs. Rated 3.9 from 16 reviews, updated 3 months ago.
- 6.
Categorify1K+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.4.14.
- 7.
Folderify300+ active installs. Only 2 reviews so far, updated 5 months ago.
- 8.
iFolders300+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 11 reviews, updated 2 weeks ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
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Advanced Custom Fields200+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.4.25.
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Simple Media Library Folders100+ active installs. Rated 4.5 from 8 reviews, updated 4 days ago.
All 18 plugins tagged “media library folders”
Real Media Library
#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
- 495/day
SimpLy Gallery
Down in the last 7 days:1#897by GalleryCreator28 days ago
Create photo and video galleries with albums, sliders and a lightbox. Includes free Media Library folders to organize your files.
- Installs
- 40K+
- Rating
- 4.8(118)
- Downloads
- 271/day
Wicked Folders
Down in the last 7 days:1#1,215by wickedplugins4 days ago
Organize your pages, posts, and custom post types into folders. Upgrade to pro for media library folders, WooCommerce integration, and more.
- Installs
- 20K+
- Rating
- 4.9(56)
- Downloads
- 205/day
Media Library Folders
Up in the last 7 days:8#2,105by maxfoundry7 days ago
Easier file and folder management for WordPress Media Library for Galleries and Albums
- Installs
- 10K+
- Rating
- 4.3(465)
- Downloads
- 607/day
Mediamatic
Up in the last 7 days:23#6,160by 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:30#6,275by frenify2 years ago
Organize your WordPress media files in categories via drag and drop.
- Installs
- 1K+
- Rating
- 2.0(2)
- Downloads
- 22/day
Folderify
Up in the last 7 days:59#10,303by 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
iFolders
Up in the last 7 days:1#10,550by Avirtum16 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
Advanced Custom Fields
Up in the last 7 days:87#12,226by Matthias Günter6 years ago
Media library folder field for Advanced Custom Fields (ACF). Folder created by Real Media Library.
- Installs
- 200+
- Rating
- 3.7(3)
- Downloads
- 6/day
Simple Media Library Folders
Up in the last 7 days:1,158#14,770by Misha Rudrastyh4 days ago
Organize your WordPress media library with folders. Beautifully.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 4.5(8)
- Downloads
- 22/day
Acclectic Media Organizer
Down in the last 7 days:285#16,926by Acclectic Media4 years ago
A file manager for your media library. Organize your attachments, photos, and other media items into folders, and easily filter items by folder when y …
- Installs
- 90+
- Rating
- 4.8(4)
- Downloads
- 0/day
MediaCommander
Down in the last 7 days:793#20,511by Yalogica11 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
Easy Folders
Up in the last 7 days:1#25,300by RipeBits3 years ago
🔥 Easily arrange WordPress media files, pages & posts into folders or categories.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Zu Media
Up in the last 7 days:13,050#56,461by Dmitry4 years ago
Enhances WordPress Media Library with some features (folders, dominant color, location category and others).
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
AffStackDev Image Manager
#60,455by affstackdev6 days ago
Optimize images on your own server, organize the Media Library in folders, edit copy-first, back up media, and let your AI assistant help.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 68/day
Stylebase
Down in the last 7 days:11,461#65,268by Stylebase1 year ago
A media library file manager to organize attachments, photos, and media into folders, with filtering options for adding items to posts and pages.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Media Shelf
Down in the last 7 days:7,711#65,439by jeanswiegerstoday
Free Media Library folders with drag and drop. Nested folders, colours and search in every media dialog. One-click import from Enhanced Media Library.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 11/day
NHR Smart Media Manager
Down in the last 7 days:5,227#69,831by Nazmul Hasan Robin1 month ago
Media library folders, a folder tree in the media modal, a gallery block that follows a folder, bulk editing, and AI alt text with your AI connector.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day