Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager vs Lens – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager

Support | Demo | Recommended Plugins | Upgrade to Pro ⭐ Create Unlimited Folders with The Free Folders Plugin Version 🎉 Folders is a WordPress plugin that enables users to organize all of their Pages, Posts, and Media files in folders. Easily drag and drop items into directories and change the folders tree view (hierarchy). Check out Folders Pro Plans. 💪 How Folders Plugin Can Help You Use Folders plugin to organize your WordPress content: Keep your media files organized in folders including photos, videos, music, main website pages, and blog posts. You can also organize media library files in multiple folders. Web developers: keep your clients’ website pages in proper order. Mark a folder with a star or give it a unique name for clients to understand what is important. Bloggers: manage your own content with ease with this file manager plugin. Organize photos and content by topics, categories, and/or dates. Quickly upload pages, media, and content to your WordPress and easily organize them into directories. Mark certain folders as important to quickly find the content you need for your WordPress projects. Media replace: replace media files with other files. Whenever you replace media, the change will reflect throughout your website on all your pages, posts, etc. Note: adding a page/post/image into a folder will not change its URL. The folders plugin creates virtual folders, it doesn’t create actual folders in your server or WordPress installation. ▶️ Folders Plugin Demo A demo of the Folders plugin is available at Premio’s demo site. 🛠️ So How Does the Folders plugin Work? Upload pages, posts, images, videos, and audio. Then organize everything you upload into neat folders. For instance, create a media folder, content folder, and image folder, then have them all organized by date. It has a drag and drop interface, making it user-friendly for everyone. It’s like having your own media library at your own disposal. Organize and manage your media library, posts and pages. 🔥 FOLDERS PLUGIN FEATURES Create unlimited folders Drag and drop pages, posts, and media library Media replace – replace media files with out media replace feature Folders icon colors – change the color of your folder icons. Change it for specific folders, or all folders Import folders from other plugins and export Folders structure – import folders from FileBird, Enhanced Media Library, Wicked Folders, Real Media Library, and WP Media Folder. You can also export Folders structure Keyboard shortcuts – do quick actions with your folders using keyboard shortcuts. For example, create new folders, rename folders, duplicate a folder, reorder folders, and much more Move media library files, pages & posts to folders without using our drag and drop feature. Whenever you select any element or select some elements in bulk, move it to a folder using our dropdown menu Undo action – undo your last action in Folders Select specific folders when you add media to your pages, posts or any other post type Drag and drop folders, change order, and hierarchy Search folder names Create more than one folder at once (separate your folders names with commas) Sort your folders – sort your folders based on the name of the folders Media Library folders upload progress bar – track the progress of your uploads to the media library Bulk select images and media files and drag them to any folder. Drag and drop media library files one-by-one Bulk select and delete folders. Select one folder or more and delete it in the click of a button While adding images or any kind of file from your media library to your pages and posts, use Folders to view all your media library files based on the folder the files are assigned to Rename folders Monitor all the unassigned media library files, posts, and page & organize them to folders Assign and organize media, pages and posts while adding them to directories Place content in multiple folders at once Resize folders menu Compatible with RTL admin panel (such as Hebrew, Arabic & more) Add and remove folders menu from pages, posts, and media Minimize the folders area if you need extra space Folders plugin is compatible with the WPML plugin 🚀 FOLDERS PLUGIN PRO FEATURES Upgrade to pro to get unlimited sub-folders 🙂 Create folders for each post type – use folders with other plugins that have custom post types (e.g. Elementor templates, WooCommerce products & more) Dynamic Folders – automatically filter posts, pages, custom posts, and media library files based on author, date, file size, file types, WooCommerce products & more Delete unused media library files – using the Folders plugin, search for unused media files that take up unnecessary space on your server, and clean them with just a few clicks. Unused media library will be sorted from the biggest files to the smallest media library files Organize your Plugins using Folders – create Folders for your plugins and organize them Set Email Notifications – stay informed with notifications whenever an action occurs on Folders — whether a new file is uploaded by a team member, a post is deleted, or any other change is made. Perfect for keeping track of updates. Folders’ icon colors Download any media library folder as a ZIP: download any media library folder as a zip file Sticky folders – pin your folders to the upper part of the folders navigation area. Use the sticky folders feature to make your most important folders accessible Star directories – keep your most important folders more visible Upload folders from your PC – upload your computer folders, and all its structure (including subfolders) will be recreated on your WordPress website Folders user access management – advanced folders access management for your team with roles that restrict their access to view and edit your website’s folders Lock folders – locked folders stay pinned, and cannot be dragged or deleted (lock all folders/unlock all folders too) Auto rename file based on the title – replace the actual file name of media files with the title from the WordPress editor Advanced Media Replacements – replace media files when uploading and update all references in the database, change dates, organize by newer date & more wi Duplicate folders – duplicate an existing folder Sort your folders based on the creation date SVG support – with Folders Pro you can upload SVG files Upload directly to a media library folder – upload images or any other kind of files to a specific folder Select a default folder for your media library, posts, pages, and custom posts – select the folder that will load by default when you open your media library, pages, posts, and custom posts. E.g., show all the unassigned files whenever you open the media library Create media library folders directly when you upload new media files Sticky toolbar for the media library – navigate and organize your folders Metadata details on Media Library hover – show useful metadata including title, size, type, date, dimension & more on hover Customize the look and feel of your folders Replace media for all file types – Replace any kind of files while uploading including PDF, SVG, DOCX, XLSX, etc Compare the new media library file with the old file when you replace media – compare old media library files with the new one and compare size, dimension & more Folders user restriction – when enabled, users will only be able to access their folders and media. Admin type users will be able to view all folders (can be enabled for the Dynamic Folders as well) Move files to the trash by default before deleting 🤖 Dynamic Folders With the Pro version, when you use the folders plugin on WordPress, our plugin intelligently recognizes the posts, pages, custom posts, and media library files and sorts them into dynamically created folders. With dynamic folders, Sort out all your posts by date, authors, categories and more! Folders seamlessly integrates with the WordPress interface to intelligently create folders containing your content. We also have a native integration with WooCommerce. Manage your dynamic folders automatically using Folders with WooCommerce. This is a great way to manage and organize folders when you start using the Folders plugin. 🔁 Replace media library files With the Folders plugin, replace media library files with other files. Save time whenever you need to replace a media file on all of your pages, posts, etc. When you replace a media file, the change will reflect on all of your pages, posts, and more. With the replace media files feature, users can select the file they want to replace, choose whether to “just replace the file” or “replace the file and use the new file name and update all relevant links”, and select any desired date options. The changes are automatically applied to all instances of the file on the user’s website, so they don’t have to waste time manually replacing each instance of the file. Media replace feature allows for quick and easy replace media files process, without manually replacing each instance of the file on their website. Plus, with the ability to choose date options, users can easily maintain the context and relevance of their media files. Media replace feature video: 📁 Bulk Organize The Media Library Files The bulk organize media feature in Folders allows users to quickly and easily move multiple media files into folders at once. Using the intuitive drag-and-drop interface, users can select the files they want to move, drag them into the desired folder, and watch as the counter increases to indicate that the files have been successfully moved. In addition to using drag-and-drop, users can also use the dropdown menu to move their files without using drag and drop. With the bulk organize media feature, users can take control of their WordPress media organization. 💾 Download Media Library Folder A feature you get with the Pro version with our easy-to-use interface, all the folders’ content be downloaded in a ZIP file. Download the entire media library folder. 📤 Upload a folder structure locally from your computer With the Pro version, upload a folder structure directly from your computer and replicate it as virtual folders in your media library. The upload folder button helps you upload the structure of the folder hierarchy directly, helping you save a lot of time as you can have a ready-made structure ready to use on folders without putting in a ton of effort and time into creating multiple folders and subfolders from scratch. 🌟 Custom Posts Support In the Pro version, if you use plugins that provide custom posts, organize the custom posts using folders. Simply enable the support for folders for your custom post, and you are all set to use folders with your custom post! For example: Use this feature for WooCommerce products, orders, coupons and more! 👋 Import and export existing Folders Import folders data from FileBird, Enhanced Media Library, Wicked Folders, Real Media Library, WP Media Folder, HappyFiles (Happy Files), and Mediamatic. Have you been using FileBird, Enhanced Media Library, Wicked Folders, Real Media Library, or WP Media Folder, and are you considering switching to Folders. Import all existing folders created with any of these plug-ins so that you don’t have to sort all your files and folders all over again. Our intelligent folder detection capability can alert you when it detects any previous folder structure from any of these existing plugins. You can also export Folders. 💻 Use Cases for Folders Wondering how you can use these pages, posts, and media library folders plugin for your online business? Bloggers: Easily upload content for blogs, including text, photos, videos, and audio files. Then manage everything you upload by placing them in clearly labeled media library folders. Web developers: Design websites in an organized fashion by uploading graphics, animations, site elements, and content – all packaged neatly in directories. E-Commerce businesses: Quickly upload new products and descriptions and then place them in folders organized by categories. For example, shoes, dresses, suits, and undergarments. Photographers: You may take hundreds of photos per month and many media categories. Use folders to organize your photographs into media library folders by type, such as people, animals, nature, environment, real estate, weddings, and so on. Publishers: You have a lot of content to manage, edit, and publish. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a way to organize it all? With Folders, organize every piece of content and media used in each piece into neat posts folders, pages folders, and media categories based on the media type, date, topic, and so on. Digital Agencies: You’re creating all sorts of content for your clients daily – ads, blog posts, social media content, videos, media categories, and all kind of WordPress media library files. Organize it all by file type, topic, campaign, or other categories using the Folders plugin. 🔒 GDPR AND PRIVACY The Folders plugin is GDPR compliant. All data is stored locally on your website. Folders is compatible with Gutenberg, Elementor website builder, Divi, Visual Composer, WPBakery, Beaver Builder, and any WordPress theme. Download this plugin today for free and get unlimited folders to organize your WP content. Then unlock unlimited folders with the Pro Plan for max organization! 🤗 Testimonials “Wow, great tool to optimize WordPress productivity This is such a great tool and fixes something that WordPress lacks in its media library options. I’m going to start adding this to all client WordPress sites moving forward for ease of use and added organization. Thanks for your work!” Justin Parsons, See Justin Code Order your chaos! We have thousands of images in our library and tons of products in our online store. So I needed something to get some order in this chaos: enter Folders. The free version gives you a good start. It is immediately clear how you can get about organizing your stuff. I got the upgrade almost immediately, I liked it so much. You can organize your images, pages, products, and lots more. No more endless lists. Highly recommended.” Jan-Wouter Stigter, Malta Furniture Ltd

POWERFUL MEDIA LIBRARY FOLDER ORGANIZATION PLUGIN FOR WORDPRESS Lens is the ultimate media library folders solution that transforms your WordPress media library into a well-organized, easy-to-navigate system. Say goodbye to endless scrolling through thousands of images, videos, and documents. Whether you’re managing a small blog or a large enterprise website, Lens provides the tools you need to organize, search, and manage your media files efficiently. Unlock all features with Lens Pro. 🎁 FREE FEATURES Organize Your Media Library • Unlimited Folders & Subfolders: Create unlimited nested folders and subfolders to organize your media files exactly the way you want • Dual View Modes: Switch between Tree View (hierarchical folder structure) and Explorer View (visual grid layout) for flexible navigation • Drag & Drop Interface: Intuitive drag-and-drop functionality for moving files and folders effortlessly • Bulk Operations: Move, delete, or organize thousands of files at once with real-time progress tracking • Context Menu: Right-click folders for quick access to common actions like rename, move, delete, and more • REST API Support: Integrate Lens with external applications using secure API keys and full WordPress REST API endpoints Search & Navigation • Sidebar Search: Search folders directly within the sidebar with real-time filtering • Search Modes: Toggle between “All” (search across all folders) and “Current” (search within current folder view) • Smart Highlighting: See matching text highlighted in search results for quick scanning Organization Tools • Cut, Copy & Paste: Use familiar keyboard shortcuts to move folders efficiently • Favorites: Star your frequently used folders for instant access • Folder Details: View comprehensive folder information including item counts, creation dates, and more • Open in New Tab: Open any folder in a new browser tab for easier multitasking • Move to Trash: Safely remove folders and media without permanent deletion • Trash Management: Restore or permanently delete items from the trash when you’re ready • Undo/Redo: Easily revert changes with undo functionality (Cmd/Ctrl+Z to undo, Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+Z to redo) Seamless Integration • Native WordPress Integration: Works perfectly with the WordPress media library • Organize From Anywhere: Assign and update folder locations for your media from anywhere in WordPress – posts, pages, WooCommerce products, or the media library • Post & Page Editor Integration: Manage and organize folders directly from your post, page, or product editor • Page Builder Support: Compatible with Elementor, Gutenberg, WPBakery, Divi, Beaver Builder, and more • WooCommerce Ready: Organize product images with ease directly from product editor • Multisite Ready: Built for WordPress Multisite with clean installs and complete network cleanup on uninstall • CDN & Cloud Compatible: Works perfectly with CDN and offload plugins — no setup or configuration needed • Responsive Design: Manage your media library from any device – desktop, tablet, or mobile REST API Integration • Secure API Keys: Generate unique API keys for external applications • Full REST API Support: Access, create, update, and organize folders and media programmatically • Granular Permissions: Control access per key – read-only, write-only, or full read/write • External App Integration: Connect Lens with CRMs, DAM tools, automation platforms, mobile apps, or custom dashboards • JSON Responses: Clean, standardized WordPress REST API endpoints for seamless development • Advanced Developer Tools: Hooks, filters, and customizable access policies for complete flexibility 💎 PRO FEATURES Automation & Bulk Tools • Auto Organize: Automatically organize your entire media library in one click • Upload Complete Folders: Upload entire folder structures directly from your computer with all files and subfolders intact • Import Folders: Bulk import nested folder structures from CSV, JSON, XML, or ZIP files • Export Folders: Export your entire folder structure or selected folders as ZIP files for backups or migrations • Duplicate Detection: Automatic duplicate detection and conflict resolution during imports Advanced Search & Navigation • Quick Switch: Press Cmd/Ctrl+K to instantly navigate to any folder from anywhere in your media library • Advanced Filters: Filter folders by color, lock status, and more using simple syntax (e.g., color:blue, locked:yes) • Filter Chips: Visual filter chips make it easy to see and remove active filters • Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts: Personalize shortcuts for every action to match your workflow Visual Organization • Folder Colors: Add colors to your folders for easier visual organization and instant recognition • Color Filtering: Quickly find folders by color to navigate your library faster Security & Permissions • Locked Folders: Password-protect folders and optionally hide media files from public access • Role-Based Permissions: Control who can access, edit, or delete folders and files by user role • User-Level Permissions: Grant or restrict access for individual users without changing WordPress capabilities • Fine-Grained Access Control: Manage who can create, move, lock, or share folders with precise control Compression & Archiving • Compress Folders: Turn any folder into a ZIP file for easy downloads and backups • Extract ZIP Files: Upload ZIP files and extract them directly into your folder structure • Download & Export: Download folders as ZIP files or export your entire media library in one click for backups and easy migration to another site Sharing & Collaboration • Share Links: Share folders with expiring download links • Password Protection: Protect shared folders with passwords • Download Limits: Set limits on how many times files can be downloaded • Share Analytics: Track views and downloads with share activity analytics Transform your media library management with Lens Pro! 🎯 PERFECT FOR • Photographers managing large image collections • Content creators organizing video and audio files • E-commerce sites with extensive product images • Agencies managing client media assets • Bloggers keeping content organized • Multi-author sites requiring access controls • Enterprise websites with thousands of media files 🚀 PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZED • Lightning Fast: Optimized code ensures smooth performance even with thousands of files • Efficient Loading: Lazy loading and pagination keep your media library responsive • Database Optimization: Minimal database impact with efficient queries • Caching Support: Compatible with popular caching plugins • Minimal Resource Usage: Light footprint on server resources 🔌 SEAMLESS INTEGRATION Lens works perfectly with: • WordPress Media Library (native integration) • Post & Page Editors (manage folders directly from post/page/product editor) • Page builders (Elementor, Gutenberg, WPBakery, Divi, Beaver Builder) • E-commerce plugins (WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads) • Form plugins (Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms) • Gallery plugins (NextGEN, Envira, FooGallery) • CDN & Cloud Storage (works seamlessly with offload plugins – no configuration needed) • File management plugins • Multisite networks (complete multisite support with network-wide cleanup) 🔌 COMPATIBILITY WordPress Themes: • Avada – #1 selling website builder for WordPress • Divi – Elegant Themes’ visual page builder • The7 – Most customizable WordPress theme • Enfold – Responsive multi-purpose theme • Bridge – Creative multipurpose WordPress theme • BeTheme – Biggest WordPress theme with 700+ pre-built websites • Uncode – Creative multiuse & WooCommerce theme • Flatsome – #1 best-selling WooCommerce theme • Salient – Creative multipurpose theme • Jupiter X – WordPress website builder • X Theme – Ultimate WordPress theme • Newspaper – Best-selling news & magazine theme Page Builders & Editors: • Elementor – The leading WordPress website builder • Gutenberg – WordPress native block editor • Divi Builder – Elegant Themes’ visual page builder • Beaver Builder – Drag-and-drop WordPress page builder • WPBakery Page Builder – Frontend and backend page builder • Classic Editor – WordPress classic editing experience E-Commerce: • WooCommerce – The most popular eCommerce solution for WordPress • Easy Digital Downloads – Complete eCommerce solution for selling digital products Multilingual & Translation: • WPML – The WordPress multilingual plugin • Polylang – Making WordPress multilingual • TranslatePress – Translate your entire site directly from the front-end • Weglot – Translate your WordPress site in minutes SEO Plugins: • Yoast SEO – The #1 WordPress SEO plugin • Rank Math – SEO plugin for WordPress • All in One SEO – The original WordPress SEO plugin Performance & Caching: • WP Rocket – Most powerful caching plugin • W3 Total Cache – Web performance optimization framework • LiteSpeed Cache – All-in-one site acceleration plugin Image Optimization & CDN: • Smush – Optimize, compress and lazy load images • ShortPixel – Image optimization & compression plugin • Cloudflare – Cloudflare plugin for WordPress Backup & Security: • UpdraftPlus – Backup and restoration made easy • Wordfence – WordPress security plugin • Jetpack – Security, performance, and growth tools And many more! Lens works seamlessly with virtually any well-coded WordPress theme or plugin. If you experience compatibility issues with any tool, please contact our support team and we’ll be happy to help. 🛡️ SECURITY & COMPLIANCE Lens places a paramount focus on security and data protection. We are committed to implementing robust security measures and adhering to recognized industry standards to protect your media library and sensitive content. Security Measures: • Regular Security Audits: Continuous security testing and vulnerability assessments • Secure Code Practices: Following WordPress coding standards and security best practices • Data Protection: Secure file handling and encrypted storage options for sensitive folders • Access Control: Granular permission system to restrict unauthorized access • Regular Updates: Timely security patches and compatibility updates • WordPress Security Integration: Full compatibility with leading WordPress security plugins Compliance & Privacy: • GDPR Compliant: Full compliance with data protection regulations • Privacy First: No data collection or tracking – all data stays on your server • Database Security: Efficient database queries with sanitized inputs to prevent SQL injection • User Data Protection: Role-based access ensures users only see what they’re authorized to access Reliability: • Regular Compatibility Testing: Tested with each WordPress release for seamless updates • Backup Compatible: Works with all major WordPress backup solutions • Error Handling: Graceful error handling to prevent data loss • Transaction Safety: Database operations use transactions to ensure data integrity We encourage responsible security disclosure. If you discover a security vulnerability, please contact us directly at [email protected] so we can address it promptly. ♿ ACCESSIBILITY BEST PRACTICES Lens offers accessibility tools and enhancements to help you provide a better experience for all users. Including semantic HTML5, full keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, and ongoing improvements across all features and interfaces. 🌐 MULTILINGUAL & RTL SUPPORT Lens supports multiple languages and RTL (Right-to-Left) layouts for users worldwide. It’s fully compatible with WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress, Weglot, and more. To contribute a translation, add a new language via translate.wordpress.org. See the WordPress.org translation guide for instructions on how to translate and localize the plugin. Privacy Policy Lens does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data or user information. All folder structures and organization data are stored locally in your WordPress database. The plugin does not: • Track user behavior • Send data to external servers • Use cookies • Connect to third-party services For more information about how WordPress handles media files, please refer to the WordPress Privacy Policy. Support For support and feature requests, please visit: • Support Forum: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lens-media-library-folders • Contact Us: https://lensforwp.com/contact Contributors & Developers “Lens – WordPress Media Library Folders” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Developed and maintained by Neonic Join Our Community Stay connected and get the most out of Lens: • Leave a review on WordPress.org • Join our community forum to connect with other users • Subscribe to our newsletter for plugin updates and WordPress tips Your feedback and ratings help us improve and grow. If you find Lens helpful, please consider leaving a review! If you need a specific feature or have suggestions, please reach out to us through the contact form on our site at https://lensforwp.com/contact or email us directly at [email protected]. We love hearing from our users!