Title: MedienUpload Lite Author: Markus Fröndhoff Published: July 27, 2026 Last modified: July 27, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/medienupload-lite/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3624176) ![](https://ps.w.org/medienupload-lite/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3624176) # MedienUpload Lite By [Markus Fröndhoff](https://profiles.wordpress.org/markusfroendhoff/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/medienupload-lite.1.2.5.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/medienupload-lite/) ## Description MedienUpload Lite extends the WordPress Media Library with practical folder management: * **Real server folders** – Each folder is created under `wp-content/uploads/medienupload- lite/` * **Custom names** – Folders can be named freely and nested * **Automatic date structure** – Uploads are stored in `Year/Month` subfolders ( e.g. `2026/07/`) * **Media Library integration** – Folder sidebar in the media picker and on the upload page * **Active upload folder** – Choose where new uploads are saved * **Fully usable free** – No quotas, no locked features, no license key required * **Translations** – Contribute via [translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/medienupload-lite/) #### Looking for Pro features? Need drag & drop moves between folders, physical file relocation, and flexible date folder options? **MedienUpload Pro** is available separately at [plugins.froendhoff.com](https://plugins.froendhoff.com/MU/). Lite works completely on its own. Pro is an optional add-on and is not required. #### License This plugin is licensed under the **GNU General Public License v2 or later (GPLv2 +)**. ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install via Plugins Add New 2. Activate **MedienUpload Lite** 3. Open Media – the folder sidebar appears on the left 4. Optional status tools: Settings MedienUpload Lite ## FAQ ### Where are files physically stored? Under `wp-content/uploads/medienupload-lite/{folder-name}/{Year}/{Month}/filename. jpg` ### Do I need a license key? No. Lite is fully functional without any license or purchase. ### Can I move existing media into folders? New uploads are assigned to the active folder automatically. Moving existing files with drag & drop and physical relocation is available in MedienUpload Pro. ### What happens when a folder is renamed? The physical directory is renamed and stored file paths of affected media are updated. ### What permissions are required? Users need the WordPress `upload_files` capability. ### How can I support development? On the settings page you will find a PayPal donate button. You can also upgrade to MedienUpload Pro. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “MedienUpload Lite” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Markus Fröndhoff ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/markusfroendhoff/) [Translate “MedienUpload Lite” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/medienupload-lite) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/medienupload-lite/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/medienupload-lite/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/medienupload-lite/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/medienupload-lite/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.2.5 * Fix: Media folders UI no longer appears on unrelated admin screens (e.g. Yoast) that only load the media picker. #### 1.2.4 * Plugin Check: use WP_Filesystem for directory migration; silence one-time meta_key migration notices #### 1.2.3 * Review: rename short mu_ option/meta/request keys to medienupload_ * Review: REST permission checks for folder modify/assign; namespace medienupload- lite/v1 * Review: safer upload base path (no WP_CONTENT_DIR fallback); admin page slug medienupload-lite * Review: remove bundled language files (translations via translate.wordpress.org) * Migration: options, taxonomy, meta keys, and uploads/medienupload medienupload- lite #### 1.2.2 * Plugin Check: translators comment, WP_Filesystem usage, textdomain loading for wordpress.org #### 1.2.1 * Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 7.0 * Fix: Text domain matches plugin slug (medienupload-lite) #### 1.2.0 * Rebranded as MedienUpload Lite for wordpress.org * Removed custom update feed and remote license/support nag (updates via wordpress. org) * Added extension hooks for MedienUpload Pro * English UI with German translation #### 1.1.4 * Maintenance release before Lite split #### 1.0.9 * Improved media library UI: clear upload guidance, upload target display, two- column layout #### 1.0.8 * Fix: Upload to selected folder works again (Plupload parameter + folder assignment) #### 1.0.7 * Fix: Critical error after activation resolved (infinite loop in wp_upload_dir with saved folder) #### 1.0.6 * Fix: Critical error right after activation resolved (safe activation, stable bootstrap) #### 1.0.5 * Fix: Critical error when uploading images to folders (infinite loop in wp_upload_dir resolved) #### 1.0.4 * Fix: Base folder uploads/medienupload/ is created automatically * New: “Repair folders” button in settings #### 1.0.3 * Fix: No more mu_folder_id in the browser address bar #### 1.0.2 * Fix: Critical error when creating folders resolved #### 1.0.1 * Fix: REST API paths in the Media Library – folder sidebar works again #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Custom media folders with physical directory structure * Automatic year/month subfolders on upload * REST API for folder management * Media Library sidebar ## Meta * Version **1.2.5** * Last updated **11 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0.2** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [folders](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/folders/)[media](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media/) [media library](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/)[organization](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/organization/) [upload](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/upload/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/medienupload-lite/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/medienupload-lite/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Markus Fröndhoff ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/markusfroendhoff/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/medienupload-lite/)