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FileBird – WordPress Media Library Folders & File Manager
Organize thousands of WordPress media files in folders / categories with ease.
- Installs
- 200,000+
- Rating
- 4.7 (1.1K)
- Updated
- 18 days ago
Real Media Library: Media Library Folder & File Manager
Organize uploaded media in folders, collections and galleries: A file manager for WordPress. Media management made easy with Real Media Library! (Alte …
- Active installs
- 100,000+
- #458 of 1,000
- Downloads, all time
- 4.2M
- 4,181,575
- Downloads, 30 days
- 33.1K
- 3.6K in the last 7
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5
- 297 reviews
- Last updated
- 31 days ago
- Sep 30, 2026
- Version
- 4.23.7
- 116 releases
Upkeep and compatibility
| Last updated | September 30, 2026Updated in the last 3 months |
|---|---|
| Tested up to | WordPress 7.1.4Covers WordPress 7.1.4, the current release |
| Needs WordPress | 6.1 or newer |
| Needs PHP | 7.4.0 or newer |
| First published | February 26, 2020 |
| Support, last two months | 1 of 2 threads resolved (50%) |
Reviews
4.8 / 5 from 297 reviews
| 5 stars | 268 |
|---|---|
| 4 stars | 13 |
| 3 stars | 4 |
| 2 stars | 3 |
| 1 star | 9 |
Downloads, last 30 days
What the author says it does
Organize uploaded media in folders: A file manager for WordPress
Real Media Library helps you with media management. Organize thousands of uploaded files into folders, collections and galleries. A real file manager that allows you to manage large amounts of files such as pictures, videos or documents in WordPress. Media library folders for everyone!
Create UNLIMITED main folders in the free version!
Free Sandbox
You want to try Real Media Library before installing? Take a free sandbox and play around!
Create sandbox
Features
Complete file and folder manager: Create, rename, move and delete a folder
Drag & Drop your files in folders: Drag & Drop and image to move it into a folder, where you can find other files
Create shortcuts for files: Hold SHIFT and move a file with drag & drop to another folder in order to create a shortcut
Filter in inserting media dialog: In the WordPress inserting media dialog, you find the folder on the left hand side to filter your files
Custom image order: Move files per drag & drop to change their order or use some order function e.g. to oder all files of the folder your are currently in by title ascending
Works also great in list-mode: Real Media library with a the WordPress media library in list-mode
The opening of the plugin's own description. The full text, installation notes and changelog are on its WordPress.org page.
Questions the author answers
Is this plugin compatible with WordPress 5?
Yes, we support WordPress 5.x and regularly update your Real Media Library to support future versions.
Does the plugin touch the file structure of my uploads?
No, only a virtual folder structure is created. If you want to rearrange the file structure, please have a look at our add-on
Real Physical Media.
Whats happens then I uninstall Real Media Library?
Don’t worry, you won’t have any problems. We’re just creating a virtual folder structure. As a result of uninstalling, your media library will be the same as before the installation.
Where can I find documentation or support for the plugin?
We offer a knowledge base and fast support on our website. Please feel free to open a support ticket if you have questions, issues or feedback about the plugin. We love to make Real Media Library better!
Is Real Media Library free?
Yes, all core features of Real Media Library are free and you are able to create unlimited main folders. You want more features like subfolders? Learn more about the PRO version.
Inspection of plugin source files
Most plugin files (PHP, templates, assets) are in the ZIP in human-friendly, unprocessed form (soure files).
The plugin’s JavaScript/TypeScript is bundled (e.g. by Webpack) from plugin-specific packages and third-party open source to produce build files.
Latest changelog entry
You can view the changelog and release notes here.
Real Media Library 4.14.1 or older had an XSS vulnerability. It could be exploited by logged in WordPress users with permissions to upload files, create folders and edit folders. We strongly recommend to install updates to 4.14.2 or newer!
Screenshots
Complete file and folder manager 
Drag & Drop your files in folders 
Create shortcuts for files 
Filter in inserting media dialog
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Where this page's numbers come from
Read from the WordPress.org plugin API on , when WordPress 7.1.4 was the current release. WordPress.org rounds active installs into buckets. These are the directory's figures, not my verdict, and I haven't tested this plugin.