Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager
by Premio · Media
Also makes 8 other plugins · 551K+ installs across the portfolio →
Create unlimited folders with the Folders WordPress plugin, organize & manage your Media Library files, Pages & Posts in folders 📁
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Health
A 98/100
no flags
Active installs
90K+
≈98K estimated
Momentum
+93%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Support resolution scores 95/100. Mark more forum threads resolved — the resolved ratio feeds the ranking.
98 health vs 62 average across 3,291 Media plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.5%
of downloads still active
At least 90K of 2.6M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Media plugin keeps 0.8%, across 2,322 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Media plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 15 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 6 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 1,526 reviews, smoothed to 4.97★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
21 of 22 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →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.
62
Momentum
Gaining ground
+2.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
65%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.7
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| organize | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| organize media | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| organize media library | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| folders your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| folder your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| pages folders your tag | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| media library folder | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| library folder | #1 | #1 | — |
| media files | #1 | #1 | up 3 |
| wordpress media library folders | #1 | #1 | up 2 |
| media folder | #1 | #1 | up 2 |
| media folders | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| media library folders | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| unlimited | #2 | #2 | up 1 |
| pages | #2 | #2 | up 10 |
| library | #2 | #2 | up 11 |
| replace media your tag | #2 | #2 | up 3 |
| media library your tag | #2 | #2 | up 7 |
| organize files | #1 | #1 | up 1 |
| organize plugins | #1 | #1 | 0 |
1581 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 1465 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Your five tags are all earning their place. Each gets you onto page 1 of its own search, so none is worth giving up. “media management”, “media manager” and “delete media” (#4, #5 and #6 untagged) would be the next worth testing if a slot frees up.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 295.9K · peaks are release surges
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
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
15
releases in the last 12 months
6d ago
latest release · v3.3.0 · 27 Oct 2026
121
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “90K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 13 months ago; the previous band took 16 months to cross, which places it about 82% of the way through.
Install history since 16 Apr 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ johacef4mo ago
Pas mal plus simple de gérer les médias avec cette extension. Merci!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ willkeyworth4mo ago
I am not sure WHY WP doesn’t have this as a native component! 🙁
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ idgrp4mo ago
Instead of trawling through a list of pages/posts/media files to find the item I’m looking for, I keep everything neatly arranged in Folders, which allows me to find what I want quickly!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ schoolofthewest4mo ago
The Folders Pro plugin is essential for my multi-level site management, and it’s very east to use. I cannot imagine how difficult it would be to work on the back end without it.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kenesuki4mo ago
Excelente plugin para gestionar la galería y otras taxos de WP.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ amphys4mo ago
Indispensable for organizing your backend assets. Not just for pages! Shortcodes, sliders, tabs, everything. When you have multiple people working on a site, this is the tool you need to know where everything is.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Didier Roux4mo ago
I used Folders Pro on a project with thousands of images and documents. For the standard WordPress Media Library (files stored in the usual uploads structure), Folders Pro works very well and makes it much easier to keep large sites organized. In my case, I discovered that Folders Pro can only manage media that follow WordPress’s normal uploads hierarchy. It doesn’t organize files that are stored in a completely separate, custom folder system handled by another plugin. That’s an important technical limitation to know if your workflow depends on non‑standard media storage. Support was excellent: they checked the behavior with their developer, clearly confirmed the limitation and processed my refund quickly. Even though this particular project was not a good fit, I think Folders Pro is a strong solution for typical WordPress media organization, and the team behind it is very professional.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ koen744mo ago
Love the fact i can organise my images into folders
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 3.1.9 PHP 8.4 deprecation warnings fixed 3.1.9
- — Version 3.1.8 Improve chat form interface 3.1.8
- — Version 3.1.7 Improved support method 3.1.7
- — Version 3.1.6 Media library bugs fixed WP Media folder plugin bug fixed ASE plugin bug fixed Drag and drop bug fixed Manual data removal bug fixed 3.1.6
- — Version 3.1.5 Fixed the following bugs: Compatibility issue with the W3 Total Cache plugin WebP files can now be replaced correctly 3.1.5
- — Version 3.1.4 Added a download button on media items. Improved file upload UI – now includes progress display while uploading. Enhanced replace media behavior – when replacing a file, the title now updates alongside the filename. Mobi 3.1.4
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 7 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.3.0). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager <= 3.0.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload ↗2024-08-05 CVE-2024-7317 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.0.3 Patched in 3.0.4
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Folders <= 3.0 and Folders Pro <= 3.0.2 - Directory Traversal via handle_folders_file_upload ↗2024-06-13 CVE-2024-2023 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 3.0 Patched in 3.0.1
- Patched Medium · 5.4 Folders Pro <= 3.0.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via User First Name and Last Name ↗2024-05-03 CVE-2024-3868 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.0.2 Patched in 3.0.3
- Patched High · 8.8 Folders <= 2.9.2 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload in handle_folders_file_upload ↗2023-08-28 CVE-2023-40204 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 2.9.2 Patched in 2.9.3
- 2023-08-25 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects < 2.9.3 Patched in 2.9.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 23 languages, 2 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
8 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Create unlimited folders with the Folders WordPress plugin, organize & manage your Media Library files, Pag..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 10 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 10 of 10 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("if you need", "use this", "use cases").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi and 2 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 16 headings and 3 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 14,401 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-10-03 80K+ → 90K+ up after 481 days in tier
- 2024-06-09 70K+ → 80K+ up after 212 days in tier
- 2023-11-10 60K+ → 70K+ up after 212 days in tier
- 2023-04-12 50K+ → 60K+ up after 198 days in tier
- 2022-09-26 40K+ → 50K+ up after 190 days in tier
- 2022-03-20 30K+ → 40K+ up after 338 days in tier
- 2021-04-16 20K+ → 30K+ up after 253 days in tier
- 2020-08-06 10K+ → 20K+ up after 268 days in tier
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).
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CatFolders – WordPress Media Library Folders & Categories 6K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A -
WP Media folders 2K+ installs · 3.7★ · 2 shared tags D -
Organize Media Folder 2K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B -
Virtual Media Folders 300+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B -
Devenia Replace Media 100+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags -
Lens – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager 80+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags B
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