Media Library Categories
v2.0.2by jeffrey-wp · updated 2 months ago
Adds the ability to use categories in the media library.
- Rank
- #1,247
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24,000
- 20K+ reported · Medium
- Total downloads
- 581.1K
- 581,124 all-time
- Rating
- 4.2/5
- 52 reviews
- Support resolved
- 0%
- 0 of 1 threads, last 2 months
Media Library Categories at a glance
Media Library Categories is a WordPress plugin by jeffrey-wp with 20K+ active installs, the #1,247 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 118 times, 7% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.2 out of 5 from 52 reviews. Version 2.0.2 came out on Aug 22, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 91 plugins tagged “library”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats3.1K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Library Categories |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 59 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 117 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 122 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 123 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 123 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 108 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 142 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 118 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 76 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 178 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 150 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 38 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 53 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 130 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 110 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 134 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 50 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 46 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23,963 · -0.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 23,963 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23,931 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23,942 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23,938 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23,961 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23,906 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23,908 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23,923 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23,927 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24,046 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23,981 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23,969 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 24,004 |
Rank over time
#1,247 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #1,247 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,248 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,247 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,248 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,248 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,247 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,249 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,250 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,250 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,251 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,247 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,250 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,250 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,250 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,253 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.05% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.01% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.10% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.01% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.02% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.49% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.27% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.05% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.15% |
Active installs band
20K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 20K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #1250 → #1248Downloads -3.8%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.087%
- v1.97.6%
- Other5.2%
Rating trend
4.2★★★★★52 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 12, 2013
- Last updated
- Aug 22, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Library Categories
How many websites use Media Library Categories?
Media Library Categories is active on 20K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #1,247 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Library Categories been downloaded?
581,124 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 118 times. See download stats
When was Media Library Categories last updated?
Version 2.0.2 came out on Aug 22, 2026 (2 months ago). See every release
Is Media Library Categories compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does Media Library Categories have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 3 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Media Library Categories up to date. See its security record
Is Media Library Categories still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. Its authors resolved 0 of the 1 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Library Categories have?
4.2 out of 5 from 52 reviews on WordPress.org. 77% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Media Library Categories?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.2
★★★★★
52 reviews
- 5 stars: 40 reviews, 77%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 9 reviews, 17%
- Positive
- 81%4–5★
- Mixed
- 2%3★
- Critical
- 17%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.3.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24,000 |
| Reported installs | 20K+ |
| Rating | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 52 |
| Total downloads | 581.1K |
| Author | jeffrey-wp |
| First released | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Version | 2.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 22, 2026 |
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