CatFolders – WordPress Media Library Folders & Categories vs Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements

WordPress organizes media by upload date. That’s it. When you have thousands of files, finding the right image becomes a nightmare of endless scrolling. 👉 CatFolders gives you real organization. Drag and drop files into custom folders that match how you actually work. Problem solved! Ready to organize by project, client, topic, or content type instead of random upload dates? Organize your WordPress Media Library with an intuitive folder-based system: Create unlimited folders for your media files Drag and drop interface for easy organization Filter and search media by folder Clean, user-friendly interface integrated directly into WordPress Compatible with popular WP page builders and themes 🔗 Documentation | Request a Pro Demo 🚀 🗂️ Ready to take your document management to a whole new level, literally? ✨ Explore the CatFolders Document Gallery plugin – now integrated with the power of multi-level folders! ⚡️ FEATURES After installing and activating WP Media Folders, you will have an integrated folder tree right inside the WordPress media library. Unlimited folders With WP Media Folders – CatFolders Lite version, you will be able to create unlimited main folders and freely move them to the position you want. Import categories from other WP media folders plugins Are you considering migrating to CatFolders? We’ve got it covered! With CatFolders, importing your established folder structure is simple and takes only one click. You will then be able to find your familiar categories in CatFolders-fashion. CatFolders supports easy folder import from these plugins: FileBird by NinjaTeam Enhanced Media Library by wpUXsolutions WordPress Media Library Folders by Max Foundry WordPress Real Media Library by Devowl WP Media Folder by JoomUnited HappyFiles by Thomas Ehrig Folders by Premio Wicked Folders Works with Media Library Assistant CatFolders enhances Media > Assistant admin submenu and supports the [mla_gallery] shortcode. [mla_gallery mla_catf_folder=”120″] [mla_gallery mla_catf_folder=”120″ attachment_category=mla-category] Drag and drop multiple files You can bulk select and drag & drop many files at once to put them in a destination folder. Folders can be bulk selected as well. SVG support Simply enable uploading SVG and other vector file types with sanitization included! Remember recently opened folder CatFolders comes with a variety of options to decide which folder to be opened on your first visit. You can choose to get back to your most recent folder, or always back to a specific folder, such as “Uncategorized” or “All files.” Collapsible folder sidebar The sidebar reserved for the folder tree can be collapsed so that you can have the full-screen view of the WP media library when needed. Upload files to a specific folder The enhanced media library uploader allows you to choose a folder first and then upload multiple files from your computer to that folder. You can also bulk-upload many folders from your storage to WordPress media library in a single drag-and-drop. Works with Grid & List view All files in a selected folder are sortable in list mode, which means you can easily sort your file list by file name, author, date, and custom post type to which they are uploaded. In grid mode, CatFolders works great both in the media library and the page/post editor. This helps you choose the media files you need for the work-in-progress content much faster than working with an unorganized media library. API for developers REST APIs allow external plugins to perform specific actions, such as getting folder structure or triggering automated tasks. 😻 WHAT’S THERE IN WP MEDIA FOLDERS PRO? Organize pages, posts, and custom post types with folders Once upgraded to Pro, you can bulk-select and move any page, post or CPT (WooCommerce products, coupons, Elementor templates, etc.) to your folder structure. A smart move to label everything properly! Advanced sort options Once upgraded, you can sort files by file name, created date, modified date, author, newest or oldest, etc. Whether you want to sort files and folders by default or temporarily, there’s always a sorting method for you. Create subfolders Each subfolder is a child of the parent folder above it. With CatFolders Pro, a main folder can hold unlimited subfolders. The parent/child analogy helps you organize your files more efficiently. It’s very easy to hide or show all folders below the selected folder. Folder access permissions Enable global folder structure where everyone sees the same categorization, or set folder permissions based on user roles. Access permissions include adding new, viewing, and editing folders. Recommended for multi-author blogs, multi-vendor marketplace websites, and ecommerce businesses. Third-party themes and page builders Not every theme and plugin has the same way of building, we work hard to deliver extra compatibility. So WP Media Folders will work with these builders throughout your website building stage: Gutenberg: The built-in, block-based editor for WordPress. Elementor: Drag-and-drop interface for robust page design. WPBakery: The all-in-one page builder for custom layouts. Visual Composer: Create professional-looking sites and grow your web creation business in minutes. Themify: The ultimate theme and page builder combo. Divi Builder by Elegant Themes: Various theme templates with a drag-and-drop interface. Thrive Architect: Full web kit with optimized page design. Beaver Builder: Build beautiful websites, fast and easy. Oxygen: Flexible and powerful WordPress builder. Cornerstone Page Builder: Build websites with pixel-perfect precision. Tatsu Builder: The next-generation builder for modern WordPress sites. Bricks: Visual site builder for WordPress with flexibility and control. Brizy WordPress Builder: Fast, intuitive, and designed for speed. Fusion Page Builder: The ultimate tool for unlimited design possibilities. Zion Builder: Easy to use page builder for Kallyas theme. And many more! 👋 WHY USE CATFOLDERS? CatFolders turns WordPress categories into virtual folders, giving you a real file manager for your media library. Locate any file, document, or image instantly. Built with ReactJS and modern coding standards, CatFolders creates lightweight virtual folders with minimal load impact. It delivers a smooth and blazing-fast media management experience. What truly sets CatFolders apart is speed. Install the free version, import a hundred folders, and see the performance for yourself 😉

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