Media Folder Manager is a powerful WordPress plugin that adds a virtual folder system to the WordPress Media Library. Organize your media files into unlimited nested folders without physically moving files on your server.

Key Features

Virtual Folders: Create unlimited nested folders stored in the database
Left Sidebar: Modern folder tree view in Media Library with instant filtering
Drag & Drop Ready: Architecture supports drag & drop media between folders
Grid & List View: Fully compatible with WordPress default grid and list views
Attachment Details: Assign folders directly from attachment edit panel
Bulk Operations: Assign multiple media files to folders at once
Upload Integration: Select folder during media upload
Modern UI: React-based interface using WordPress components
No jQuery: Built with modern JavaScript (React, wp.element)
Performance: Optimized queries for large media libraries
Security: Proper nonce verification and capability checks

How It Works

Activate the Plugin: Once activated, a left sidebar appears in Media Library
Create Folders: Click “Create Folder” to add new folders
Organize Media: Assign media to folders via:
- Sidebar folder selection
- Attachment details panel
- Bulk selection
- Upload modal
Filter Media: Click any folder in the sidebar to filter media instantly
Nested Folders: Create subfolders by selecting a parent folder when creating

Virtual Folders

Folders are stored in the database, not as physical directories. This means:
* No file system changes
* Fast performance
* Easy to reorganize
* Safe to use on any hosting environment

Settings

Configure the plugin from Settings Media Folder Manager:
* Enable/disable folder system
* Reset all folders (moves all media back to “All Files”)

Development

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow WordPress Coding Standards and submit pull requests via GitHub.

Reporting Issues

Please report bugs and feature requests on the WordPress.org support forums or GitHub issues page.

Credits

Built with WordPress best practices and modern web technologies (React, wp.element, wp.components).