{"id":307932,"date":"2026-05-07T07:13:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T07:13:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/rudrastyh-simple-media-library-folders\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T15:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T15:26:10","slug":"rudrastyh-simple-media-library-folders","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/rudrastyh-simple-media-library-folders\/","author":10980640,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"version":"1.4.3","stable_tag":"1.4.3","tested":"7.0.2","requires":"5.0","requires_php":"7.3","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"Simple Media Library Folders (Lite)","header_author":"Misha Rudrastyh","header_description":"The plugin allows you to organize the WordPress media library in folders","assets_banners_color":"","last_updated":"2026-07-24 15:26:10","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/rudrastyh.com","rating":5,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":824,"num_ratings":2,"support_threads":1,"support_threads_resolved":1,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0":{"tag":"1.0","author":"rudrastyh","date":"2026-05-07 07:19:21"},"1.1":{"tag":"1.1","author":"rudrastyh","date":"2026-05-09 19:45:23"},"1.2":{"tag":"1.2","author":"rudrastyh","date":"2026-05-10 14:14:05"},"1.3":{"tag":"1.3","author":"rudrastyh","date":"2026-05-13 04:53:02"},"1.4":{"tag":"1.4","author":"rudrastyh","date":"2026-05-24 06:45:13"},"1.4.1":{"tag":"1.4.1","author":"rudrastyh","date":"2026-06-15 03:36:13"},"1.4.2":{"tag":"1.4.2","author":"rudrastyh","date":"2026-07-20 16:16:07"},"1.4.3":{"tag":"1.4.3","author":"rudrastyh","date":"2026-07-24 15:26:10"}},"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":{"1":0,"2":0,"3":0,"4":0,"5":2},"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3614102,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":"","width":128,"height":128},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3614102,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":"","width":256,"height":256}},"assets_banners":[],"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0","1.1","1.2","1.3","1.4","1.4.1","1.4.2","1.4.3"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.gif":{"filename":"screenshot-1.gif","revision":3615542,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1948,"height":1588},"screenshot-2.jpg":{"filename":"screenshot-2.jpg","revision":3615546,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":"","width":1674,"height":1365},"screenshot-3.jpg":{"filename":"screenshot-3.jpg","revision":3572367,"resolution":"3","location":"assets","locale":"","width":2200,"height":1275}},"screenshots":{"1":"Plugin settings","2":"The Import tab is only displayed in settings if data from other media folder plugins is found in the database","3":"Simple Media Library Folders"}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[9747,158708,130329,143841],"plugin_category":[50],"plugin_contributors":[173152],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-307932","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-folders","plugin_tags-media-folder","plugin_tags-media-library-folders","plugin_tags-wordpress-media-library-folders","plugin_category-media","plugin_contributors-rudrastyh","plugin_committers-rudrastyh"],"banners":[],"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/rudrastyh-simple-media-library-folders\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3614102","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/rudrastyh-simple-media-library-folders\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3614102","generated":false},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/rudrastyh-simple-media-library-folders\/assets\/screenshot-1.gif?rev=3615542","caption":"Plugin settings"},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/rudrastyh-simple-media-library-folders\/assets\/screenshot-2.jpg?rev=3615546","caption":"The Import tab is only displayed in settings if data from other media folder plugins is found in the database"},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/rudrastyh-simple-media-library-folders\/assets\/screenshot-3.jpg?rev=3572367","caption":"Simple Media Library Folders"}],"raw_content":"\n

Simple Media Library Folders allows you to create folders in the WordPress media library. This is a free version of the plugin, which is also packed with all necessary features and provides a seamless workflow.<\/p>\n\n

Features<\/h4>\n\n

\u2705 An unlimited number of folders\n\u2705 Nested folders\n\u2705 Download any folder as a ZIP archive in one click\n\u2705 Instantly search for a folder using the search feature\n\u2705 No annoying notifications\n\u2705 The plugin does not affect your site performance in any way\n\u2705 One-click import from other plugins (currently available are: Filebird, HappyFiles, Real Media Library, Wicked Folders, WP Media Folder by Joomunited, and Folders by Premio)<\/p>\n\n

Pro features<\/h4>\n\n

\u26a1\ufe0f Add folders for CPT (Custom Post Types)\n\u26a1\ufe0f Remove all media files together with a folder feature\n\u26a1\ufe0f Custom default folder (previously selected folder is also supported)\n\u26a1\ufe0f Configurable folder management capabilities for each user role\n\u26a1\ufe0f Show folders in a list view\n\u26a1\ufe0f Show folder tree in media modals (instead of dropdown filter)\n\u26a1\ufe0f Individual folder permissions (by a username or by a user role)\n\u26a1\ufe0f Multisite Shared Media Library<\/a> support<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\ude80 Upgrade to Pro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Automatic Install<\/h4>\n\n
    \n
  1. Log into your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins > Add New<\/li>\n
  2. Search for \"Simple Media Library Folders\"<\/li>\n
  3. Click \"Install Now\" under the Simple Media Library Folders plugin<\/li>\n
  4. Click \"Activate Now\"<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Manual Install<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    1. Download the plugin from the download button on this page<\/li>\n
    2. Unzip the file, and upload the resulting rudrastyh-simple-media-library-folders<\/code> folder to your \/wp-content\/plugins<\/code> directory<\/li>\n
    3. Log into your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins<\/li>\n
    4. Click \"Activate\" under the Simple Media Library Folders plugin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
      \n

      Is it possible to migrate my existing folders, which I created using another plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes. The one-click import is supported from the following media folder plugins: Filebird, HappyFiles, Real Media Library, Wicked Folders, WP Media Folder by Joomunited, and Folders by Premio.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      How many nested levels are supported?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Both free and PRO versions of the plugin support nested folders up to 5 levels deep.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Will the plugin settings and folders remain unchanged if I upgrade to the PRO version?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes, the plugin configuration and the folders you created using the free version of the plugin will remain unchanged.<\/p><\/dd>\n

      Is this plugin compatible with WordPress Multisite?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

      Yes, but if you want to use it together with Multisite Shared Media Library<\/a>, you will need the PRO version.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

      1.4.3<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Bug fixes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        1.4.2<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Some improvements in the plugin settings pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.4.1<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Minor UI changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.4<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Added: It is now possible to select multiple folders using checkboxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.3<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Added: A button, which allows you to download files from any folder as a ZIP archive<\/li>\n
              • Some CSS fixes for the upcoming WordPress 7.0 version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                1.2<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Added: A tool that allows you to import media library folders from other plugins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  1.1<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Added: It is now possible to hide or show folders sidebar via the Screen Options<\/li>\n
                  • Fixed: An issue with SVG arrow icons not being properly displayed for nested folders<\/li>\n
                  • Fixed: PHP Warning inside pre_get_posts action hook<\/li>\n
                  • Fixed: A folder selection when editing media in the modal window is properly displayed as a dropdown list now<\/li>\n
                  • Fixed: Capability issues: the plugin now uses two capabilities for folder management: upload_files and edit_files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                    1.0<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    • Initial release<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Organize your WordPress media library with folders. Beautifully.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/307932","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=307932"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/rudrastyh"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=307932"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=307932"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=307932"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=307932"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=307932"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lt.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=307932"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}