Sawir Media Folders brings folders to the WordPress media library, as many as you need, with drag and drop to file things away.
What it does
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.
Questions
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.
Goes well with
- Sawir Role Capabilities Manager: lets you create your own user roles and decide exactly what each role, new or built in, can do..
- Sawir Insights: shows how visitors use your site, with heatmaps, session recordings, surveys, funnels and form analytics, and keeps all of it on your own server..
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