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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 …
The facts
- Rating
- 4.8★ from 290
- Active installs
- 100k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 18 Aug 2026
- Added
- Feb 2020
- Requires WP
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- WP 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.4.0
- Downloads
- 4,047,172
Our analysis
AI-assistedReal Media Library is a WordPress plugin designed for managing media files effectively. It allows you to organise uploaded media into folders, collections, and galleries, making it easier to handle large volumes of files such as images, videos, and documents.
The plugin supports features like drag-and-drop functionality for moving files, creating shortcuts, and filtering files in the media insertion dialog. It is suitable for users who need to manage extensive media libraries and prefer a structured approach to file organisation.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users with large media libraries who need efficient file management.
What it does well
- ✓Organises media files into folders and collections
- ✓Supports drag-and-drop functionality for easy file management
- ✓Allows unlimited main folders in the free version
- ✓Offers advanced upload management features
- ✓Compatible with the Gutenberg editor for gallery creation
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features or premium options
Verdict
Real Media Library provides a straightforward solution for organising media files in WordPress. It is a practical choice for users looking to streamline their media management process.
From the developer
devowl.io GmbH's own description of Real Media Library: Media Library Folder & File Manager, lightly tidied.
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!
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
Advanced upload management: On uploading a file, a modal appears, which shows the current status, remaining time of the upload and the upload speed
Upload files directly to folders: In the WordPress media upload dialog you choose in which folder your file should be uploaded
Create galleries from folder: Create a gallery with the images of one gallery folder in the Gutenberg editor]
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