Media Folder Lite
Put media in folders without a DAM or a 20-tab library plugin.
Media Folder Lite is a proposed WordPress plugin — Put media in folders without a DAM or a 20-tab library plugin. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 50 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
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At a glance
- Platform
- WordPress
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 50 (50 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- Media Library
- Pricing
- Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~4 weeks after threshold
The problem
The media library is a flat list, and every “media folders” plugin ships a file manager nobody asked for.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
Editors who want Campaign 2026 and Logos folders, nothing else.
Media Folder Lite is a proposed WordPress plugin for Editors who want Campaign 2026 and Logos folders, nothing else..
Create folders, drop attachments in, filter the library by folder. It does not replace URLs, offload to S3, or rename files.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
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Folders in the library
Filter attachments by folder.
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Drag to folder
Move existing files without re-uploading.
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Unfiled view
See uploads that are not in a folder yet.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- S3 offload
- File renaming
- A digital asset manager
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
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Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
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Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
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In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
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Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
Media Library
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year
A media-library suite, categories on attachments, searching by date
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
Do URLs change?
No. Folders are organization in wp-admin. File URLs stay as WordPress stored them.
Is this Media Use Map?
No. Use Map tracks references. This is folders.
Is Media Folder Lite available to download yet?
No. Media Folder Lite is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 50 votes needed before development starts.
What does Media Folder Lite do?
Put media in folders without a DAM or a 20-tab library plugin. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which drafts get built.
When will Media Folder Lite be released?
Estimated build time is ~4 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Media Folder Lite cost?
Expected pricing: Free core + Pro · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Media Folder Lite is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Media Folder Lite — release notes and access details.
What does Media Folder Lite require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.