Matteus Barbosa

Display your post categories as folders in a Bootstrap-based grid system through this free plugin. Give posts the ability to contain multiple attachments.
Make use the shortcode [catsfolders] or [catsfolders_folder] in order to display posts contained in a category
<ul>
<li>If you want, specify a category_id to filter its posts. category_id is optional. 
[catsfolders category_id=”4″]</li>
<li>If you want, specify a group_by=year to make grouped folders. category_id is optional 
[catsfolders category_id=”4″ group_by=”year”]</li>
<li>If you want, specify a document_id to display only a single post: 
[catsfolders_document document_id=”4″]</li>
<li>All attachments are displayed below the post content. Besides that (if you want), specify extra attachments to a post, via custom post meta names: file_1, file_2, file_3, file_4, file_5.</li>
</ul>

Categories as Folders

CAF is created to be ultra simple, with only 3 options. I am the only developer. Please leave your feedback and feel free to send any changes request. The plugin is not yet optimal so I am counting on your good will to improve it with the best options possible. Thank you!

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Display your post categories as folders in a Bootstrap-based grid system or grouped by year, through this free plugin.

CatFolders

Document Gallery is a 100% free addon for CatFolders, a WordPress media folder plugin. It allows users to create and display file galleries (especially for documents like PDFs, Word, Excel files, ebooks, etc.) directly on posts or pages using the block editor or a shortcode.
With Document Gallery, you can:
<ul>
<li>Display a folder’s documents in a neat grid or list view.</li>
<li>Enable front-end file previews and downloads.</li>
<li>Customize how file titles, icons, and other metadata appear.</li>
<li>Filter files by folder, type, date, or topic.</li>
</ul>
💥 New Feature: Nested Folders with Breadcrumb Navigation!
The CatFolders Document Gallery now supports multi-level folder structure, making it easier than ever to organize and present your documents. With intuitive breadcrumb navigation, your website visitors can quickly explore subfolders and find exactly what they need!
📌 <a href="https://wpmediafolders.com/docs/addons/document-gallery/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a> | <a href="https://wpmediafolders.com/catfolders-document-gallery-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc">Quick Demo</a>
It will save you a huge amount of time thanks to these built-in features:
<ul>
<li>Two customizable layouts: list and grid</li>
<li>Over 5 file details available:: title, file type, icon, file size, updated date, and download link</li>
<li>Automatically shows <a href="https://wpmediafolders.com/docs/addons/document-gallery/thumbnails/" rel="nofollow ugc">PDF first-page thumbnails</a></li>
<li>Supports all standard WordPress media file types</li>
<li>Fully mobile responsive</li>
<li>Clean, modern gallery design</li>
<li>Option to show or hide specific columns</li>
<li>Built-in file title search box</li>
<li>Sort files by size, title, file type, or last modified date</li>
<li>Flexible pagination settings</li>
<li>Click to preview, open in a popup, or download any file</li>
</ul>
<h3>🎯 FEATURES</h3>
CatFolders Document Gallery support displaying all WordPress file types:
<ul>
<li>Documents: pdf, doc, ppt, odt, xls</li>
<li>Graphics: psd, svg</li>
<li>eBooks: epub, mobi, azw, azw3</li>
<li>Images: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, ico, webp</li>
<li>Audios: mp3, m4a, ogg, wav</li>
<li>Videos: mp4, mov, wmv, avi, mpg</li>
<li>Others: svg, zip, json, and custom file types</li>
</ul>
To get started with this WordPress PDF gallery plugin, simply follow these steps:
<ol>
<li>Install CatFolders – <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/catfolders/" rel="ugc">WP Media Folders free</a>, or <a href="https://wpmediafolders.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">CatFolders pro version</a></li>
<li>Install CatFolders Document Gallery (this plugin)</li>
<li>Start organizing documents into folders</li>
<li>Pick a folder to create WordPress gallery from folder</li>
<li>Customize the gallery appearances and publish</li>
</ol>
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<h3>💪 WHY YOU SHOULD USE DOCUMENT GALLERY BY CATFOLDERS?</h3>
It’s especially useful for WordPress websites that offer downloadable resources, such as:
<ul>
<li>eCommerce websites offering digital products or file downloads.</li>
<li>Membership sites providing gated access to exclusive files.</li>
<li>Schools or universities sharing study materials.</li>
<li>Companies providing white papers or reports.</li>
<li>Nonprofits sharing brochures and legal docs.</li>
</ul>
Here’s what you get:
<ul>
<li>Live content syncing: Any changes made to your media folders are instantly reflected wherever they’re displayed. No need to edit pages manually.</li>
<li>Easy to explore: Visitors can quickly locate files with a built-in search bar and organize the view by date, name, size, popularity, and more.</li>
<li>Smooth browsing experience: Load more items dynamically without refreshing the page, keeping navigation seamless.</li>
<li>Optimized for all devices: Whether on desktop, tablet, or smartphone, your content adapts beautifully to every screen.</li>
</ul>
As an admin, you will get the advantages of the customization options:
<ul>
<li>Easily tweak the layout and columns.</li>
<li>Create a WordPress file gallery that fits perfectly with your website’s design.</li>
<li>Keep your documents and files organized within folders.</li>
<li>Dynamically update your galleries.</li>
<li>100% free: No need to upgrade as this is already packed with premium features. Yay!</li>
</ul>
As you add new documents to your folders, it will automatically reflect those changes. This will ensure that your visitors always have access to the most up-to-date information.
Happy gallery-ing 💖

CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library

Display WordPress PDF gallery and file gallery from folders. Comes with a clean, searchable & sortable list/grid layout.

Categories as Folders vs CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library