Title: Force category on upload
Last modified: August 31, 2016

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# Force category on upload

 *  [Lars Kristian](https://wordpress.org/support/users/larsern007/)
 * (@larsern007)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/)
 * Hi.
 * Could you please add the feature of forcing media category on every media upload?(
   Popup that says you have to pick 1 or more categories).
 * We have loads of users on our website, and people just don’t categorizes anything…
 * This would make this plugin complete for my sake, since it has no use when people
   just skip doing the work ^^
 * [https://wordpress.org/plugins/enhanced-media-library/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/enhanced-media-library/)

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 *  [holodoctor1](https://wordpress.org/support/users/holodoctor1/)
 * (@holodoctor1)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/#post-7005221)
 * Ditto to this request here – same problem!
 *  Plugin Author [webbistro](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webbistro/)
 * (@webbistro)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/#post-7005434)
 * Hi,
 * We will add upload to a category to some of the next releases.
 * Best,
    -Nadia
 *  Thread Starter [Lars Kristian](https://wordpress.org/support/users/larsern007/)
 * (@larsern007)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/#post-7005435)
 * Will it be a popup that pops up telling you to add 1 or more categories, if no
   categories is chosen?
 *  Plugin Author [webbistro](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webbistro/)
 * (@webbistro)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/#post-7005436)
 * We are going to add bulk upload to the free version. This means that when you
   choose a category, all uploaded images will be assigned to it automatically. 
   We plan that it would be only one category, other bulk features will still be
   available in the PRO version.
 * I think, after adding this we can also add an option for “default upload category”,
   and will consider also “forced upload category”. I think that in the free version
   it will be only one category.
 * Since the feature isn’t implemented even in alpha version yet, I can’t say how
   exactly it will work. We are still pondering on implementation. Your (and others)
   suggestions are welcomed!
 * Best,
    -Nadia
 *  Thread Starter [Lars Kristian](https://wordpress.org/support/users/larsern007/)
 * (@larsern007)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/#post-7005437)
 * Okay, I understand.
 * For me, “force upload category” is the only feature mentioned that is usefull.
   At least I don’t have any need for the other features, and the force feature 
   would be a must have for the PRO version.
 *  [holodoctor1](https://wordpress.org/support/users/holodoctor1/)
 * (@holodoctor1)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/#post-7005470)
 * Same – force upload category is a must for me as well 🙂
 * Requiring at least once category be selected before an item can be uploaded/saved.
 * Thanks!
 *  Plugin Author [webbistro](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webbistro/)
 * (@webbistro)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/#post-7005473)
 * Hey guys,
 * We will add it as soon as possible. Thank you for the interest and suggestions!
 * Best,
    -Nadia
 *  [imaginaryboy](https://wordpress.org/support/users/imaginaryboy/)
 * (@imaginaryboy)
 * [10 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/#post-7005481)
 * This will be an awesome addition. I just installed the plugin and came here to
   see if this was possible, so I’m glad it’s coming!
 *  Thread Starter [Lars Kristian](https://wordpress.org/support/users/larsern007/)
 * (@larsern007)
 * [10 years, 2 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/#post-7005535)
 * Any updates regarding this? 🙂
 *  [rod4655](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rod4655/)
 * (@rod4655)
 * [9 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/force-category-on-upload/#post-8504815)
 * Any progress with this?

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