Best media tags plugins for WordPress
The most popular media tags plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Enhanced Media Library leads with 60K+ active installs, ahead of Multi Media Tags (10+) and PlugNest Media Folders (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “media tags” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 media tags plugins
- 1.
Enhanced Media LibraryThe most installed media tags plugin, with 60K+ active installs. Rated 4.3 from 298 reviews, last updated 2 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.5.14.
- 2.
Multi Media Tags10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 13 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.5.2.
- 3.
PlugNest Media FoldersFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 1 week ago.
All 3 plugins tagged “media tags”
Enhanced Media Library
Down in the last 7 days:2#643by webbistro2 years ago
This plugin would be handy for those who need to manage a lot of media files.
- Installs
- 60K+
- Rating
- 4.3(298)
- Downloads
- 183/day
Multi Media Tags
#39,906by der-burger13 years ago
Adds MIME type dependent listings to the plugin 'Media Tags' and its shortcodes.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
PlugNest Media Folders
#50,131by PlugNest12 days ago
Organize the WordPress media library with real folders, tags, usage scanning and batch tools — without ever touching a file.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day