Best upload folder plugins for WordPress
The most popular upload folder plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media Library leads with 900+ active installs, ahead of KDA Custom Upload Structure (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “upload folder” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 upload folder plugins
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Physical Custom Upload Folder for Real Media LibraryThe most installed upload folder plugin, with 900+ active installs. Rated 4.1 from 7 reviews, last updated 6 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 5.4.25.
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KDA Custom Upload StructureFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
All 2 plugins tagged “upload folder”
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
KDA Custom Upload Structure
Up in the last 7 days:216#66,877by deniskey2 months ago
Store uploads outside wp-content in a custom folder, organized by post type. Includes a migration tool for existing media.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day