Simple Media Library Folders Lite

Description

Simple Media Library Folders is a beautifully designed plugin that allows you to organize your WordPress media files into folders.

Features

✅ An unlimited number of folders
✅ Nested folders
✅ Download any folder as a ZIP archive in one click
✅ Instantly search for a folder using the search feature
✅ No annoying notifications
✅ The plugin does not affect your site performance in any way
✅ 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).

Screenshots

The Import tab is only displayed in settings if data from other media folder plugins is found in the database — Plugin settings

Installation

Automatic Install

Log into your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins > Add New
Search for « Simple Media Library Folders »
Click « Install Now » under the Simple Media Library Folders plugin
Click « Activate Now »

Manual Install

Download the plugin from the download button on this page
Unzip the file, and upload the resulting rudrastyh-simple-media-library-folders folder to your /wp-content/plugins directory
Log into your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins
Click « Activate » under the Simple Media Library Folders plugin

Reviews

Timur Kamaev juillet 14, 2026

At excellent plugin for organizing the WordPress media library with folders. Keep up the good work!

romanburtnek mai 10, 2026 1 reply

as always, Misha’s plugins do not disappoint

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Contributors & Developers

“Simple Media Library Folders Lite” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Misha Rudrastyh

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Changelog

1.4.1

Minor UI changes

1.4

Added: It is now possible to select multiple folders using checkboxes

1.3

Added: A button, which allows you to download files from any folder as a ZIP archive
Some CSS fixes for the upcoming WordPress 7.0 version

1.2

Added: A tool that allows you to import media library folders from other plugins

1.1

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

1.0

Initial release

Ratings

5 out of 5 stars.

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Great Plugin for Managing the Media Library

As always…