by CatFolders 4.3 (22 reviews)

CatFolders – WordPress Media Library Folders & Categories

Name: CatFolders – WordPress Media Library Folders & Categories
Rating: 4.3 (22 reviews)
Author: CatFolders

Organize and manage your files with WordPress media folders. Fast, flexible, and professional.

CatFolders ranks #2,762 among WordPress.org plugins with 6,000+ active installations, is #352 of 6,305 in the Media category, a 4.3/5 rating from 22 reviews, and was last updated Aug 23, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v2.5.6 Current Version v2.5.6

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 23 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 13 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#352 of 6,305 in Media Top 5% by installs Downloads -43.4% this week Actively maintained

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#2,762

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Active Installs

6K+

-12.1%

KW Avg Position

0.5 worse

Downloads

60.3K

+21 today

Support Resolved

100%

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Rating

86%

Review 4.3 out of 5

4.3 (22 reviews)

Next Milestone 7K

Total Progress 86.5%

6K+ 7K+

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Reviews & Ratings

4.3

22 reviews

Overall 86%

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100%

Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

2 known vulnerabilities on record · 2 in the last 24 months · checked 3 days ago

Nov 30, 2025

CatFolders – WordPress Media Library Folders & Categories [catfolders] < 2.5.4

CVE-2025-66120 · Fixed in v2.5.4
Sep 10, 2025

CatFolders – WordPress Media Library Folders & Categories [catfolders] < 2.5.3

CVE-2025-9776 · Fixed in v2.5.3

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.5.6
Last Updated: Aug 23, 2026
Requires WP: 5.2+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.2 or higher
Author: CatFolders

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.3
Reviews: 22
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 100%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

CatFolders is for WordPress site owners with large media libraries who need better ways to organize files than the default upload-date sorting. It solves the problem of finding files in a cluttered media library by adding a drag-and-drop folder system for organizing, filtering, and searching media.

Unlimited main folders
Drag and drop file organization
Filter and search by folder
Import folders from other plugins
Works with Media Library Assistant
SVG upload support
Remember recently opened folder
Collapsible folder sidebar

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CatFolders – WordPress Media Library Folders & Categories

No, CatFolders doesn't move or alter your actual media files. It simply adds organizational categories to help you manage them better. All existing media links in your posts and pages will continue to work normally.

Your media files will remain intact and accessible in the standard WordPress Media Library. The folder structure (categories) will be preserved in your database and will reappear if you reactivate the plugin.

Yes, CatFolders is designed to work seamlessly with popular page builders and the WordPress block editor. You'll see your folder structure when selecting media in these tools.

Yes, you can easily move files by dragging and dropping them between folders or by editing the media file and changing its folder assignment.

No, you can create as many folders as you need to organize your media library effectively.

CatFolders is optimized for performance and only affects the admin area where you manage media. It has no impact on your website's front-end loading speed.

Yes, the folder structure is site-wide and available to all users with appropriate media library permissions based on their WordPress role.