Title: Sawir Media Folders Author: Ricardo Sawir Published: 5 di Lui dal 2026 Last modified: 21 di Avost dal 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/sawir-media-folders.svg) # Sawir Media Folders By [Ricardo Sawir](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sawirricardo/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/sawir-media-folders.1.0.1.zip) * [Details](https://fur.wordpress.org/plugins/sawir-media-folders/#description) * [Reviews](https://fur.wordpress.org/plugins/sawir-media-folders/#reviews) * [Development](https://fur.wordpress.org/plugins/sawir-media-folders/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sawir-media-folders/) ## Description Organize your media library into folders and subfolders. No folder limits, no upsells. * **Unlimited folders and subfolders** — no caps. * **Fast** — the whole folder tree loads with two database queries, regardless of library size. Filtering uses WordPress’s native media query. * **Safe** — folders are virtual (a taxonomy). Physical files never move, so no URL ever breaks. Deleting a folder never deletes files. #### More free plugins from Sawir Studio * [Sawir Insights](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sawir-insights/) — Heatmaps, session recordings, surveys, funnels, and form analytics. 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All free. * [Sawir Restock Notifier for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sawir-restock-notifier-for-woocommerce/)— Let customers request an email notification when an out-of-stock WooCommerce product is back in stock. * [Sawir Role Capabilities Manager](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sawir-role-capabilities-manager/)— Create custom user roles and manage capabilities for new and existing WordPress roles. * [Sawir Variation Gallery Tools for WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sawir-variation-gallery-tools-woocommerce/)— Manage variation-specific gallery images in WooCommerce. Works with Sawir Product Image Zoom for WooCommerce. ### How it works **Where folders appear** * _Media Library (grid view)_: the full folder tree panel with drag & drop. The panel does not appear in list view. * _Media modals_ (post editor, featured image, galleries): the same folder tree, docked on the left of the file browser. Hidden on small screens. **The tree panel** * _All files_ shows everything; _Uncategorized_ shows files not in any folder. * Folder counts include files in subfolders. * Folders with subfolders show a ▾ arrow — click it to collapse or expand. Collapse state is remembered per browser. * The « button in the panel header minimizes the whole panel to a slim strip (» restores it). Remembered per browser, applies to the grid and modals alike. * Drag the panel’s right edge to resize it. The width is remembered per browser and shared between the grid and modals. * _New_ creates a top-level folder. Hover a folder for its actions: **+** new subfolder,** ✎** rename, **×** delete. * Rename inline: double-click a folder’s name (or click **✎**), type the new name, press Enter. Esc cancels. * A file lives in exactly one folder at a time. **Sorting** The Sort row under the panel header orders the files shown on the right — by date, modified, name, or author, ascending or descending. It applies to whichever folder( or All files) is selected. Sorting by file size isn’t offered: WordPress doesn’t store attachment sizes in a sortable way. **Putting files in folders** * Drag any file from the grid onto a folder — on the Media Library page or inside a media modal. * To move several at once: _Bulk select_ (or in a modal, just select multiple), pick files, drag the selection onto a folder. * Drag files onto _Uncategorized_ to remove them from their folder. **Moving and reordering folders** Drag a folder onto another folder. The drop position decides what happens: * _Top edge_ (line above): insert **before** that folder. * _Bottom edge_ (line below): insert **after** that folder. * _Middle_ (dashed outline): nest **inside** that folder, after its existing children. * Dropping on _All files_ or _Uncategorized_ moves the folder to the top of the root level. * Prefer buttons? Hover a folder: ** / ** move it among its siblings, **⇄** opens a dropdown to pick a new parent folder (or top level). * A folder cannot be moved into its own subtree. * Untouched folders sort alphabetically; once you drag one, its siblings keep your manual order. **Downloading a folder** Hover a folder and click **⬇** to download it as a zip. Subfolders are included as folders inside the zip; duplicate filenames are auto-renamed (photo.jpg, photo- 2.jpg). **Deleting a folder** Files are kept and become uncategorized. Subfolders move up one level (to the deleted folder’s parent). ### Automatic organization (for developers) New uploads can be filed into folders automatically with the `sawirmf_auto_folder` filter. Return a folder path (created if missing), an existing folder ID, or null to leave the upload uncategorized. Nothing is auto-filed unless you add a rule — the default is off. File PDFs into “Documents”, and WooCommerce product images into “Products”: ``` add_filter( 'sawirmf_auto_folder', function ( $folder, $att_id, $attachment ) { if ( 'application/pdf' === $attachment->post_mime_type ) { return 'Documents'; } if ( 'product' === get_post_type( $attachment->post_parent ) ) { return 'Products'; } return $folder; }, 10, 3 ); ``` File blog images by year (“Blog/2026”): ``` add_filter( 'sawirmf_auto_folder', function ( $folder, $att_id, $attachment ) { if ( 'post' === get_post_type( $attachment->post_parent ) ) { return 'Blog/' . get_the_date( 'Y', $attachment ); } return $folder; }, 10, 3 ); ``` Give each uploading user their own folder: ``` add_filter( 'sawirmf_auto_folder', function ( $folder, $att_id, $attachment ) { $user = get_userdata( $attachment->post_author ); return $user ? 'Users/' . $user->display_name : $folder; }, 10, 3 ); ``` Notes: * Paths are slash-separated and nest (“Clients/Acme/Logos” creates three levels as needed); existing folders are reused, never duplicated. * Rules only run for uploads made while the plugin is active; existing files are untouched. * Returning a folder ID that doesn’t exist is ignored (the upload stays uncategorized). ## FAQ ### How does it compare to alternatives? FileBird, HappyFiles, and Real Media Library are mature folder plugins with polished extras, and their free tiers typically cap how many folders you can create. Sawir Media Folders keeps the scope narrow — virtual folders, drag & drop, fast filtering— with no caps and no paid tier. Folders are a taxonomy, so files never physically move and no URL ever breaks. If you need extras like per-user folders or gallery integrations, the premium options earn their price; if you just need the library organized, this stays free and fast. ### Do folders change my file URLs? No. Folders are purely organizational (a hidden taxonomy on attachments). Files stay exactly where WordPress uploaded them. ### What happens if I deactivate or delete the plugin? Nothing breaks. Your files are untouched; folder assignments simply stop being displayed. Reactivate and they’re back. ### Is there a folder limit in the free version? There is no paid version. Everything is free and unlimited. ### Where can I get support or report a bug? Use the plugin’s support forum on wordpress.org, or contact us at [sawirstudio.com](https://sawirstudio.com)— email ricardo@sawirstudio.com. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Sawir Media Folders” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Ricardo Sawir ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sawirricardo/) [Translate “Sawir Media Folders” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sawir-media-folders) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sawir-media-folders/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/sawir-media-folders/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/sawir-media-folders/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/sawir-media-folders/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.1 * Add links to other Sawir Studio plugins. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release: folder tree in the media grid, drag & drop for files and folders, drop-zone reordering (before/after/inside), folder filter dropdown in media modals. ## Meta * Version **1.0.1** * Last updated **2 mês ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1.3** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sawir-media-folders/) * Tags * [attachments](https://fur.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/attachments/)[folders](https://fur.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/folders/) [media](https://fur.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media/)[media library](https://fur.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/) [organize](https://fur.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/organize/) * [Advanced View](https://fur.wordpress.org/plugins/sawir-media-folders/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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