Description
NaveenCodes Media Organizer adds a clean folder sidebar to your WordPress Media Library and a dedicated Unused Media page — without any cloud service, subscription, or external requests.
Features
Virtual Folders
Create an unlimited hierarchy of folders directly inside the Media Library. Folders are WordPress taxonomy terms — no extra database tables.
Folder Sidebar
A collapsible sidebar appears in the Media Library page with your full folder tree. Click any folder to instantly filter the grid to files in that folder.
Folder Assignment
Assign media to a folder from the attachment detail panel (click any image in the media grid). Works in the Media Library, the media modal, and the Edit Media page.
Bulk Move
Select multiple files in the media grid, pick a folder, and move them all in one click.
Unused Media Finder
A dedicated “Unused Media” page lists every file that is not attached to a post, not embedded in any post content, and not set as a featured image. Delete them individually or in bulk.
Replace File
Upload a replacement for any file — the URL, attachment ID, and all page references stay exactly the same. Thumbnails are automatically regenerated.
Duplicate Finder
Scans your entire media library for files with identical content (hash-based). Shows them in groups so you can delete extras without losing the original.
Dashboard Widget
A quick-glance widget on your WP Admin dashboard shows total files, folder count, and unused file count.
Privacy
Everything runs on your server. No data is sent anywhere. No tracking, no analytics, no ads.
Free, Forever
No upsells, no premium tier, no usage limits.
❤️ Dedicated in loving memory of Maa — 18 May.
Installation
- Upload the
naveencodes-media-organizerfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate through Plugins Installed Plugins
- Go to Media Media Library — the folder sidebar appears on the left
- Visit Media Unused Media to find and clean up orphaned files
FAQ
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Will organizing folders change my file URLs?
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No. Folders are virtual (WordPress taxonomy terms) and do not affect the physical file paths or URLs of your media.
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Does it work with the Block Editor media modal?
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Yes. The folder dropdown appears in the attachment detail panel in both the media grid and the block editor media modal.
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What does “unused” mean?
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A file is considered unused if it is not attached to any post, not referenced in the content of any published post or page, and not used as a featured image.
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Does it slow down the media library?
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No. Folder filtering uses a standard WordPress taxonomy query — the same mechanism WP uses for its own filters.
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Is it really free?
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Yes. Free forever, every feature included, no ads. Built with care by NaveenCodes.
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Contributors & Developers
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Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Virtual folder system (unlimited hierarchy, WordPress taxonomy).
- Folder sidebar injected into the Media Library page.
- Folder assignment from attachment detail panel.
- Bulk move selected media to a folder.
- Unused Media finder page with individual and bulk delete.
- Replace File — swap any file while keeping its URL and references intact.
- Find Duplicates — hash-based scan with group view and safe delete.
- WP Admin dashboard widget.