Enhanced Media Library

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Directory rank vs rivals

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How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 71% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Refined from the date this plugin crossed into its current band.

No paid tier is visible, so we don't put a figure on revenue or sale value: that would be guessing. The install base is a real asset to an acquirer, just not one public data lets us price.

1. ★★★★★ Josh Journey

   5mo ago

   I bought the lifetime license almost 2 years ago as it sounded enticing and this plugin has some good features. There was a blog post just a few days before. I sent a thoughtful email but kept it brief. Crickets chirped. The first sign of an abandoned plugin. Some plugins go a year without updates which is fine. But after nearly two years and no responses it’s becoming more clear. Now there are errors in the backend which may turn to breaking functionality.

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2. ★★★★★ kloddant

   7mo ago

   Adds the ability to categorize media. Should be part of WordPress core; not sure why it is not yet.

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3. ★★★★★ scoufy

   1.3y ago

   I was very satisfied with this plugin for years. It did exactly what I needed.This is the first time I leave a one-star review, but I have no choice.I purchased a lifetime PRO license. Now it’s useless. No support, no updates, official site down.Admin access crashed because of the plugin.

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4. ★★★★★ Jon

   2.3y ago

   I am very pleased with this plug-in, and have used it for several years now. It is very powerful, especially if you design your taxonomy well. I have never needed support because things were not working, but I have contacted them several times to help me figure out a problem or to suggest an improvement. Each time I received a very quick reply and have been given excellent and comprehensive attention. They clearly know their stuff and I cannot recommend this plugin enough.

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5. ★★★★★ CR-Design

   2.3y ago

   I have been using the PRO version of the plug-in for 3 years. Because I have a lot of media and have to sort them in some way, I find the plugin extremely helpful and so far without any problems. Now there was a problem after a new update, but the support was super fast and super nice, THANK YOU! I am very satisfied and can only recommend it.

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6. ★★★★★ dbock

   2.3y ago

   We use it on all our sites This topic was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by dbock.

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7. ★★★★★ Marklcm

   2.4y ago

   This plugin just continues to work. I use the paid version to support the work of the author. It is so useful for sorting and finding files

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8. ★★★★★ Adam Czarnecki

   2.5y ago

   this plugin makes tons of database requests to tables like wpuxss_eml_get_media_term_count. with thousands of media this plugin abomination clow down down loading admin pages for minutes! Give a wide berth from this crap! This topic was modified 2 years, 5 months ago by Adam Czarnecki.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 2.9.4 Release Date – July 15, 2024 Improvement Validation and transliteration on the Media Taxonomies admin page improved, minor bugs fixed Bugfixes A fatal error bug while JetPack VideoPress syncing is probably fixed, require 2.9.4
2. — Version 3.0 Take a look » SECURITY UPDATE Security issue related to MIME types upload has been fixed since v2.8.10. Please update to the latest version on all your websites. Notes EML is compatible with PHP 5.6, 7, and 8. Don’ 3.0
3. — Version 2.9.3 Release Date – June 19, 2024 Improvement xlsm file type upload ensured if allowed 2.9.3
4. — Version 2.9.2 Release Date – June 14, 2024 Bugfixes Elementor compatibility bug of v2.9.1 (not showing filters in Elementor’s media popup) fixed 2.9.2
5. — Version 2.9.1 Release Date – May 27, 2024 New WP native search performance improved for both free and PRO versions in Media Library Grid Mode PRO only: new options added: Search on enter , Auto search , and Minimun number of letters B 2.9.1
6. — Version 2.9 Release Date – May 16, 2024 New Uploaded to this post by default option added to the Media > Media Library > Filters section Enable the option to get media files initially filtered by “Uploaded to this post” in a Media P 2.9

1 disclosed vulnerability on record for this plugin, fixed in the current version. Sites on older versions stay exposed until they update.

1. Medium · 5.4 Enhanced Media Library <= 2.8.9 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-04-15 CVE-2024-2840 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Affects <= 2.8.9 Patched in 2.8.10

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 6.5.5

Translated into 67 languages, 11 at 90% or more

Plus 43 more locales with partial translations.

Growth timeline

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

1. 2026-06-04 70K+ → 60K+ down after 4 days in tier
2. 2026-05-31 60K+ → 70K+ up after 3 days in tier
3. 2026-05-28 70K+ → 60K+ down after 336 days in tier
4. 2025-06-26 80K+ → 70K+ down after 272 days in tier
5. 2024-09-27 90K+ → 80K+ down after 1 days in tier
6. 2024-09-26 80K+ → 90K+ up after 4 days in tier
7. 2024-09-22 90K+ → 80K+ down after 329 days in tier
8. 2023-10-29 100K+ → 90K+ down

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Media Library Organizer – Folders, File Manager & Media Categories 20K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
• Mime Types Plus 10K+ installs · 3.9★ · 2 shared tags B
• Acclectic Media Organizer 100+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D
• Lens – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager 70+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags B
• MediaPilot AI – Media Library Folders 20+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B
• Physical Media Folders 10+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags B

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Enhanced Media Library: 60K+ active installs, 4.3★ (298 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/enhanced-media-library