Advanced Custom Fields: Real Media Library Folder Field

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Users who pair it with Real Media Library call it useful and welcome the multi-folder selection, while one buyer felt misled that the folders are virtual and couldn't get a refund.

1. ★★★★★ virgodesign

   9.1y ago

   This plugin is really useful when using wp real media library toghether with acf. The latest version (1.1.2) works perfect.

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2. ★★★★★ robertj_w

   9.1y ago

   Bought this plugin hoping that it can manage files on the server physically, as the “REAL” in the name name sugests. It was not clear to me when I read the description. The GUI is pretty nice but the file management is purely virtual what means that in fact all files stored reside in native WP directories, eg. 2017/05. I removed the plugin from the server and tried to get refeund for my purchase. My request was withdrawn. It is a strange policy since you cannot even test the plugin within your own environment. Other developers give you at least 8 days to test the full version of a plugin before purchase. This topic was modified 9 years ago by robertj_w.

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3. ★★★★★ Jon Dennis

   9.2y ago

   Hi Matthias Great work on rewriting this plugin. Thanks for including the option to select more than one RML folder at a time, much appreciated. Keep up the great work! 🙂 … Thanks for the credit too. This topic was modified 9 years, 1 month ago by Jon Dennis. Reason: Updated Review

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Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2024-12-12 300+ → 200+ down after 3 days in tier
2. 2024-12-09 200+ → 300+ up after 6 days in tier
3. 2024-12-03 300+ → 200+ down after 7 days in tier
4. 2024-11-26 200+ → 300+ up after 5 days in tier
5. 2024-11-21 300+ → 200+ down after 2 days in tier
6. 2024-11-19 200+ → 300+ up after 2 days in tier
7. 2024-11-17 300+ → 200+ down after 719 days in tier
8. 2022-11-29 400+ → 300+ down

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Advanced Custom Fields: Real Media Library Folder Field: 200+ active installs, 3.7★ (3 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/acf-real-media-library-field