WP Media Folder, from Joomunited, fixes the WordPress media library’s oldest structural flaw: everything lands in one flat, date-sorted list. The plugin adds real folders to the media library – drag-and-drop files into folders, nested subfolders, filter by folder, and move files in bulk – with the folder structure readable everywhere: the media modal inside page builders, the Gutenberg block, and shortcodes. Galleries build directly from folders, so reorganizing the library reorganizes the galleries with it. Related reading: our gallery alternative overview covers the presentation-first option.
The plugin’s identity is library discipline. Folders mirror real project structure – client folders, campaign folders, site sections – instead of the date-sorted flat list; folders work inside the media modal of page builders and the block editor; and galleries build directly from folders so reorganizing the library reorganizes the galleries with it. Import folder structures from the server, filter by folder in the media modal, and watermark or resize through the companion addons. For sites with thousands of images and real content operations, this is the library-management layer.
Competitive Features
Real folders in the media library. Drag-and-drop files into folders, nested subfolders, and bulk moves – the library structure the media modal never shipped.
Folders everywhere. The folder structure reads inside the media modal of page builders and the block editor – the library stays organized no matter where images get inserted.
Galleries build from folders. Galleries build directly from folders, so reorganizing the library reorganizes the galleries with it.
Server import. Import folder structures from the server – existing file trees become library folders without manual work.
Filter by folder in the media modal. Filter by folder inside the media modal of page builders and the block editor.
Watermark and resize addons. Watermarking and resizing extend the same folder-managed library.
Key Features
- Drag-and-drop folder management – files into folders, nested subfolders, bulk moves.
- Folder filtering everywhere – the media modal of page builders, the block editor, and shortcodes.
- Galleries from folders – galleries build directly from folders.
- Server import – existing file trees become library folders.
- Search and sort – filter by folder, search by name, sort by any column.
- Unlimited folders – no folder-count limits.
- Compatibilities – works with the block editor and major page builders.
Comparison with Competitors
WP Media Folder vs Envira Gallery Pro
Library management versus gallery presentation: one organizes the library, the other presents it.
| WP Media Folder | Envira Gallery Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Library folder structure | Gallery layouts and features |
| Folders | Real library folders | Albums and tags |
| Galleries | Built from folders | Dedicated gallery builder |
| Together | Organize the library | Present the collection |
Libraries with real folder structure favor this plugin; presentation-first galleries favor Envira Gallery Pro.
WP Media Folder vs FooGallery Pro
The same split from the other side – FooGallery presents image sets; WP Media Folder organizes the library behind them.
| WP Media Folder | FooGallery Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Library folder structure | Gallery layouts and filtering |
| Folders | Real library folders | Albums |
| Together | Organize the library | Present the collection |
Galleries of photographs belong in FooGallery Pro; library organization belongs here.
Recommended Stack: library organization pairs naturally with Envira Gallery Pro for presentation, and with Media Cleaner Pro to sweep the orphans a busy library accumulates.
Official Changelog
Version 6.2.6
Release Date: October 2026
- Improved: folder filtering in the media modal of the block editor
- Fixed: galleries not saving for grouped folders
Version 6.2.5
Release Date: September 2026
- Added: per-folder watermark and resize options
- Fixed: server import not saving for grouped folders
Version 6.2.4
Release Date: September 2026
- Fixed: folder filtering for grouped pages
- Improved: galleries built from grouped folders
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the initial setup?
Install, and the media library gains a folder tree immediately – drag files into folders, nest subfolders, and filter by folder. Galleries build directly from folders – most sites go live the same day.
Do folders work inside page builders?
Yes – the folder structure reads inside the media modal of page builders and the block editor, so the library stays organized no matter where images get inserted.
Can I import my existing file structure?
Yes – import folder structures from the server, so existing file trees become library folders without manual work.
Do galleries update when I move files?
Yes – galleries build directly from folders, so reorganizing the library reorganizes the galleries with it.
Does it work with page builders?
Yes – folder filtering works inside the media modal of page builders and the block editor, with shortcode and widget placement for galleries.
How to Install
Install the GPL version of WP Media Folder like any premium WordPress plugin:
- Download the plugin archive from the download section on this page.
- In WordPress admin, go to Plugins – Add New – Upload Plugin and select the archive.
- Activate the plugin – the media library gains a folder tree immediately.
- Drag files into folders, build galleries from folders, and import existing server structures if needed.
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