NPADEV Media Folders Custom WP Library

NPADEV Media Folders & WP Library is a powerful WordPress plugin that transforms the default Media Library into a fully organized, folder-based file management system. Perfect for sites with thousands of images, videos, and documents.

Features

* **Visual Folder Management** – Create, rename, and delete folders directly from the WordPress admin. * **Drag & Drop Reordering** – Instantly restructure your folders by dragging them into new positions or nesting them up to 3 levels deep. * **Bulk Actions** – Select multiple media files and move them to a folder or delete them permanently with a single click. * **Smart Placeholders** – Automatically displays custom SVG/PNG icons for 20+ file types (PDF, MP4, DOCX, etc.) so you never see broken images. * **Global Media Selector** – A beautiful modal popup that replaces the default WordPress media picker in WordPress * **Video Thumbnail Generation** – Automatically extracts the first frame of uploaded videos as a thumbnail for modern video formats (mp4, mov) * **Safety First** – Folders are virtual. Your physical file paths remain untouched. Uninstalling moves media back to the main library without deleting files. * Local Font Awesome icon support.

* Content-heavy websites (photography, news, magazines, portfolios). * E-commerce stores with hundreds of product images. * Agencies managing multiple client assets. * Developers looking for a clean, non-bloated media management solution.

Requirements

* WordPress 5.8 or higher. * PHP 7.4 or higher. * Modern browser for best admin UI experience.

Instructions

1. Download the plugin ZIP file. 2. In your WordPress admin, go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**. 3. Click **Choose File**, select the ZIP file, and click **Install Now**. 4. After installation, click **Activate**. 5. Go to **Media → Media Folders** (or the plugin’s settings page) to start creating folders

1. Open the WordPress **Media Library**. 2. Use the folder panel to create new folders and subfolders. 3. Drag media items into folders to organize them. 4. When adding media to posts/pages (classic editor or Gutenberg), the enhanced media selector    will show your folder structure and custom placeholders. 5. Use the plugin’s dashboard page to quickly review and manage your media organization.