ulfben

<p>WordPress allow you to put uploads in year- and month-based folders. Custom Upload Dir is more flexible. You can construct paths from variables like post title, category, post author, post date <a href="https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/custom-upload-dir/screenshots/" rel="ugc">and many more</a>.</p>
<p>I created Custom Upload Dir ensure my file system is always mirroring the site structure. This ensures I can always find files manually when needed. It also simplifies backups and platform migrations.</p>
<p>//<em><a href="http://www.ulfbenjaminsson.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Ulf Benjaminsson</a></em></p>
<h4>Changelog v. 3.4.6 (2020-07-17)</h4>
<ol>
<li>fixed a null dereference error. (<a href="https://wordpress.org/support/topic/warning-array_key_exists-expects-parameter-2-to-be-array-null-given/" rel="ugc">thanks, defotoverij</a>!)</li>
</ol>
<h4>Changelog v. 3.4.5 (2020-05-05)</h4>
<ol>
<li>added french translation (thanks, bibi699depreau!)</li>
</ol>
<h4>Changelog v. 3.4.4 (2019-03-24)</h4>
<ol>
<li>Fixed a few PHP warnings</li>
<li>Removed the %permalink% template as it broke uploads to drafts.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Changelog v. 3.4.3.2 (2019-03-24)</h4>
<ol>
<li>Added support for the Gutenberg editor.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Changelog v. 3.4.2 (2015-03-16)</h4>
<ol>
<li>Added <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-upload-dir/installation/" rel="ugc">filter ‘cud_generate_path’</a> so you can easily adjust the path with any variable you want.</li>
<li>Added %mime_type% to sort files by mime type</li>
<li>Added %author_role% to sort files by author role.</li>
<li>Coming: support for per-post-type settings. Eg: every post type can have their own rules for where to place uploads. Currently missing the admin interface. If you feel like helping out, let me know.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Changelog v. 3.4 (2013-02-09)</h4>
<ol>
<li>Added %file_ext% to sort by file type</li>
<li>Added <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/topic/search-and-mobile-apps-compatibility?replies=6#post-3837193" rel="ugc">tentative support for uploads from WordPress apps</a>.</li>
<li>Removed setting for “Base upload folder” as WP core no longer exposes this</li>
<li>Cleared out some PHP error on the admin page</li>
<li>Fixed leaking CSS on admin page</li>
</ol>
<h4>Changelog v. 3.3 (2011-12-18)</h4>
<ol>
<li>Support for WordPress 3.3</li>
<li>Support for tags and categories</li>
<li>Support for custom taxonomies</li>
<li>Added %current_user%, %permalink%</li>
<li>Added all permalink tags</li>
<li>Added test-function to admin page</li>
</ol>
<p><a href="https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/custom-upload-dir/changelog/" rel="ugc">Older changelogs moved here.</a></p>
<h3>Additional Info</h3>
<p>Copyright (C) 2007-2019 <a href="https://www.ulfbenjaminsson.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Ulf Benjaminsson</a></p>
<p>This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify<br />
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by<br />
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or<br />
(at your option) any later version.</p>
<p>This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,<br />
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of<br />
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the<br />
GNU General Public License for more details.</p>
<p>You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License<br />
along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software<br />
Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA  02111-1307  USA</p>


Custom Upload Dir

Keeps your uploaded files organized in smart folder structures.

Ronald Huereca

<p>Your WordPress admin menu gets messy fast. Plugins add their own items. Settings end up scattered. Finding what you need takes longer than it should.</p>
<p><a href="https://dlxplugins.com/plugins/sortacular/" rel="nofollow ugc">Sortacular</a> fixes this instantly.</p>
<p>It keeps the default WordPress menus exactly where you expect them, and neatly sorts everything added by plugins and themes alphabetically. This makes your admin menu easier to scan and much faster to use.</p>
<p>No setup. No settings.</p>
<p>Activate the plugin, and your menu is instantly organized.</p>
<p>A simple divider separates the default WordPress items from everything else, so you can clearly see what belongs to WordPress and what has been added by plugins or themes.</p>
<h3>What gets organized</h3>
<p>Sortacular keeps the main WordPress menus in their original order. Nothing moves or breaks.</p>
<p>Everything added by plugins and themes is grouped and sorted alphabetically.</p>
<p>This applies to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Settings</li>
<li>Appearance</li>
<li>Tools</li>
<li>Dashboard</li>
</ul>
<p>In multisite, it also works with:</p>
<ul>
<li>Settings</li>
<li>Dashboard</li>
<li>Themes</li>
</ul>
<h3>What changes after you install it</h3>
<p>Instead of scrolling through a long, cluttered menu, you get a clean and predictable layout.</p>
<p>You will see:</p>
<ul>
<li>Core WordPress items at the top, unchanged</li>
<li>A clear divider</li>
<li>All plugin and theme items sorted from A to Z</li>
</ul>
<p>This means you no longer have to guess where a plugin placed its settings and in what order. You can find things quickly, every time.</p>
<h3>Who this is for</h3>
<p>This plugin is especially useful if:</p>
<ul>
<li>You install a lot of plugins, and your admin menu feels crowded</li>
<li>You manage client websites and need to move quickly</li>
<li>You waste time clicking around trying to find settings</li>
<li>You want a cleaner, more organized WordPress dashboard</li>
<li>You like a sorting plugin, but want your Core items left alone</li>
</ul>
<p>It is also helpful for beginners who feel overwhelmed by how messy the admin menu can become over time.</p>
<h3>Why this matters</h3>
<p>A messy admin menu slows you down.</p>
<p>When plugins add items in random places, it becomes harder to navigate your site. You spend more time searching and less time actually working.</p>
<p>By organizing everything into a clear structure, Sortacular makes your workflow faster and less frustrating.</p>
<p>It is a small change that makes a big difference, especially on sites with many plugins.</p>
<h3>No configuration needed</h3>
<p>There are no settings to manage.</p>
<p>You do not need to learn anything new or configure options.</p>
<p>Just activate the plugin, and your menus are automatically reorganized.</p>
<h3>For developers</h3>
<p>If you need more control, you can customize which items are treated as core using filters. Please check out <a href="https://github.com/DLXPlugins/sortacular" rel="nofollow ugc">the Sortacular GitHub repo</a> for filters, examples, and ways you can help extend and contribute to the plugin.</p>
<p>There is also optional support for sorting top-level menus, but it’s off by default.</p>
<p>This plugin has no admin options or settings, and it works automatically when activated.</p>


Sortacular – Instantly Sort and Organize WordPress Admin Menus Alphabetically

Clean up your WordPress admin menus instantly by sorting menu items alphabetically. Sort menus like Settings and Tools, leaving Core items untouched.

Custom Upload Dir vs Sortacular – Instantly Sort and Organize WordPress Admin Menus Alphabetically