Real Media Library Pro

When a WordPress media library grows, a single long list can make uploads harder to find. Real Media Library Pro includes subfolders to the media organization utilities, so you can group images, audio, video, files, and other documents by project, department, campaign, or content type.

Build a folder structure for your uploads

Create, rename, move, and delete folders. Arrange folders with drag and drop or sort them by a criterion such as name. Drag files into folders, then set their order manually or sort their contents by title, date, or name. Bulk selection supports actions across multiple folders, and quick folder search helps you move through a larger structure.

Shortcuts let the same file appear in multiple folders without creating another physical copy or using additional storage space. The folder tree is virtual: uploaded files remain in their existing physical locations. If you uninstall the add-on, the media library returns to its previous organization.

Know what each folder type holds

A folder can contain files of any type and collections, but not gallery folders. A collection can contain other collections and gallery folders, but not files. A gallery folder holds images for a visual gallery. Its contents do not appear on your site as a gallery automatically; create a dynamic gallery in Gutenberg with a block or shortcode when you want to use those images in a post or page.

Upload and select media while editing

The upload manager shows current status, remaining time, and upload speed. You can choose a folder in the WordPress media upload dialog to send files there directly. When inserting media into content, the folder structure appears on the left side of the dialog so you can filter and find a file.

The interface also works in Media Library list mode and on touch devices. Real Media Library is Gutenberg-ready and compatible with major themes, page builders, and many extensions. WordPress Multisite gets a separate folder tree for each website.

Use galleries and developer tools

Folder contents can supply dynamic galleries in Gutenberg through a block or shortcode. Managing the related folder lets you update which images belong to the gallery without rebuilding it manually.

For developers, the extension offers a JavaScript API for React or plain JavaScript, WordPress actions and filters, an extensible PHP API, and REST API endpoints. It also includes GDPR/DSGVO support and does not collect personal data without consent.

Get started

Install Real Media Library Pro in WordPress, create folders and subfolders to match your content process, and move existing uploads with drag and drop. Use the media insertion dialog to find organized files while editing, or create a Gutenberg gallery from an image folder.