FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager

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Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.

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375 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 318 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).

Directory rank vs rivals

wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you

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 · 77% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Crossed into this band 2.7 years ago; the previous band took 2.6 years to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.

1. ★★★★★ THE CANDY TRAIL

   4mo ago

   Been using Filebird Pro for 4+ years – solving the mess that’s the native media management in WP. Recently, I decided to test/use the Filebird Gallery but encountered a hiccup – when my theme conflicted with the lightbox icons – yet, support solved the issue fast with some custom code. Thanks Mia and NinjaTeam!

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2. ★★★★★ gaetgodi

   4mo ago

   I needed help using my license on another staging site, same domain. It was done within minutes and I was able to update my plugin right away. Thank you Sreehari.

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3. ★★★★★ Jessica

   4mo ago

   Worked as expected, compatible with Divi theme. Support answered within less than an hour to a question.

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4. ★★★★★ webilicious

   4mo ago

   This plugin is invaluable if you have more than a few items in your Media Library.Images and documents can be organised into folders to make it easier to find items.I have had a very positive first support request with Ninja Team support who managed to track down a plugin conflict and fix the issue the same day.Keep up the good work!

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5. ★★★★★ Misophoniq

   5mo ago

   This plugin fixes an issue that WordPress has been struggling with from the very start and Automattic refuses to fix; the damn chaos that is called the Media Library! Finally you can organize your thousands of files into folder and subfolders. And since files are not actually physically moved around, there’s no fear of broken links or missing images in your posts and pages. Developer responded quickly to an issue I created myself too. Broke my license after moving my site, but had the plugin fully functional within a day again.

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6. ★★★★★ petrusmaximus

   5mo ago

   You can not update this plugin from wordpress backend, you have to download it every time again.This suxx.

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7. ★★★★★ PamelaSandall

   5mo ago

   Can you have a favorite plug-in? Normally these are just toole but this thing is actually enjoyable to use. This plugin enabled me to remove over 1000 duplicate and/or unused images from my site simply as I could finally ORGANIZE them. I still have 2500, but they’re beautifully organized in folders for my portfolios, blog articles, website collateral and documents. This has truly changed the way I’m able to handle working behind the scenes on my site but also improved the speed of my site. Yesterday I (thought) had an issue with my plug-in. The customer support – for the FREE version – was top notch and KIND. Even when it turned out to user error, lol!!! Thank you so much to the Ninja team.

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8. ★★★★★ dagmarkaufmann

   5mo ago

   Creation of folders with different categories is easy. The structure is clear. Functionality of drag-and drop is a good idea to move and remove different posts in different folders. This plugin helps to improve the administration in the media library.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 6.5.5 Fixed: Compatibility issue with Admin Column (Pro version) 6.5.5
2. — Version 6.5.4 Fixed: UI issues in WordPress 7.0 Fixed: Translation strings in several languages Improved: UI elements in the Tools screen 6.5.4
3. — Version 6.5.3 Added: Folders for post/page (1 level folder supported) in FileBird free version Added: File counter in both parent folder and subfolders in FileBird free version Updated: Remove Document Library settings Updated: Hide “ 6.5.3
4. — Version 6.5.2 Added: Auto rename when add new folder and it’s name exists Improved: Security 6.5.2
5. — Version 6.5.1 Improved: Security (Access Control Authenticated (Subscriber+)) Fixed: Inputs were not working properly 6.5.1
6. — Version 6.5.0 Added: Double click folder to rename Improved: Security for Clear All Data function 6.5.0

All 11 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (6.5.9). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched Medium · 5.4 FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager <= 6.5.6 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2026-09-17 CVE-2026-15004 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 6.5.6 Patched in 6.5.7
2. Patched Medium · 4.3 FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager <= 6.5.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) Global Folders Tampering ↗
   2025-12-15 CVE-2025-12900 Missing Authorization Affects <= 6.5.1 Patched in 6.5.2
3. Patched Medium · 4.3 FileBird <= 6.4.9 - Improper Authorization to Authenticated (Author+) Settings Reset ↗
   2025-10-17 CVE-2025-11510 Improper Authorization Affects <= 6.4.9 Patched in 6.5.0
4. Patched Medium · 6.5 FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager <= 6.4.8 - Authenticated (Author+) SQL Injection ↗
   2025-08-05 CVE-2025-6986 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects <= 6.4.8 Patched in 6.4.9
5. Patched Medium · 4.3 Filebird <= 6.4.2.1 - Authenticated (Author+) Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗
   2025-02-23 CVE-2025-26977 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 6.4.2.1 Patched in 6.4.6
6. Patched Medium · 4.3 Filebird <= 6.3.2 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2024-12-02 CVE-2024-53825 Missing Authorization Affects <= 6.3.2 Patched in 6.3.4
7. Patched Medium · 6.4 FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager <= 5.6.3 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2024-04-16 CVE-2024-2345 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.6.3 Patched in 5.6.4
8. Patched Medium · 5.4 FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager <= 5.6.3 - Authenticated (Author+) Insecure Direct Object Reference ↗
   2024-04-16 CVE-2024-2346 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 5.6.3 Patched in 5.6.4
9. Patched Medium · 5.5 FileBird <= 5.6.0 - Authenticated(Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Folder Import ↗
   2024-01-19 CVE-2024-0691 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 5.6.0 Patched in 5.6.1
10. Patched Medium · 5.4 Filebird <= 5.1.4 - Missing Authorization via resAdminPermissionsCheck ↗
    2023-03-27 CVE-2023-25966 Missing Authorization Affects <= 5.1.4 Patched in 5.1.5
11. Patched Critical · 9.8 Filebird 4.7.3 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection ↗
    2021-06-16 CVE-2021-24385 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects 4.7.3 Patched in 4.7.4

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0

Translated into 36 languages, 3 at 90% or more

Plus 12 more locales with partial translations.

Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.

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Growth timeline

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

1. 2024-02-20 100K+ → 200K+ up after 938 days in tier
2. 2021-07-27 90K+ → 100K+ up after 82 days in tier
3. 2021-05-06 80K+ → 90K+ up after 20 days in tier
4. 2021-04-16 70K+ → 80K+ up after 81 days in tier
5. 2021-01-25 60K+ → 70K+ up after 44 days in tier
6. 2020-12-12 50K+ → 60K+ up after 134 days in tier
7. 2020-07-31 40K+ → 50K+ up after 61 days in tier
8. 2020-05-31 20K+ → 40K+ up after 155 days in tier

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FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager: 200K+ active installs, 4.7★ (1,125 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-11-01. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/filebird