Adam Bissonnette

This is a simple plugin to list files in a given directory using this shortcode: [MMFileList /].
Parameters:
<ul>
<li>folder: Relative to the base uploads directory of your wordpress install (e.g. siteurl.com/wp-content/uploads/mm/yy/ or siteurl.com/wp-content/ or siteurl.com/media). You can check your media settings from your WordPress dashboard in Settings -> Media. If you organize your uploads in the WordPress default month / year base folder you should either prepend this field with “/../../” or disable that setting before uploading files.</li>
<li>format: Tabular (format=”table”) or Unordered list (format=”li”) or comma-delimited (format=”comma”) or Unordered List of Images (format=”img” Note: this will put all files in tags) or Custom (format=”custom”) for using the Shortcode content to create a custom template (see Custom Formats section below for more information)</li>
<li>types: Only list given file types (e.g. types=”pdf,doc,txt”), If no types are specified then all files in the directory will be listed.</li>
<li>class: Only used for the “li”, “img” and “table” formats, applies a given class to the shortcode output (e.g. <ul class=”mmm-list”> / for more information on styling check out the FAQ)</li>
<li>limit: The default value will list all files in the directory. You can add a positive number of your choice and that amount of files will be displayed.</li>
<li>orderby: Current params can be either “name” (default) or “date” which sorts the files by date modified since date created seems to be hit and miss.</li>
<li>order: By default the order of the list is sorted descending (desc) from the highest value to lowest where value is determined by the “orderby” attribute. Ordering by date results in a list being displayed as newest to oldest and ordering by name results in a list descending through the alphabet (a-z). To reverse either of these defaults simply add order=”desc” into the shortcode parameters</li>
<li>target: This parameter lets you set a “target” for the links to the listed files (This is typically used to open the files in a new window)</li>
<li>prettyname: This replaces underscores and dashes with spaces and removes the file extension from the filename.</li>
<li>removesize: This removes the filesize from the default output</li>
<li>removeextension: This removes the file extension (leaving underscores and dashes)</li>
<li>regexstrip: Feeling like a wizard? Why not put in your own regex to strip out whatever you want from the filenames (no warranty provided, use proper formatting e.g. regexstrip=”/e/” will replace all e’s in the filename!)</li>
<li>regexreplace: Want to replace that content with something other than a blank space? Add whatever you want here to work with the regexstrip function</li>
<li>regexfilter: Filter out filenames that match a given regex pattern (See usage examples for more info)</li>
<li>regexfilterinclusive: Instead of picking out a few files to exclude you can use this to parameter to include anything that you want (See usage examples for more info)</li>
<li>dateformat: Adjust the format of the {date} variable in custom templates</li>
<li>headings: Adjust the headings of the table format by entering a comma delimited list</li>
<li>usecwd: If you can’t get the wp_upload_dir() folder to work you can try setting this to true to use your current working directory instead which should be your public_html folder</li>
</ul>
Output:
For all html formats you can expect to see the following output wrapped in styleable containers:
<ul>
<li>Filename (linked to the File Url)</li>
<li>File Size</li>
</ul>
At this point “comma” is the only available text output and it only outputs the url to the file in a comma delimited list (no links – just text).
If the folder you’ve entered isn’t found or there are no files with the extensions you’ve listed there will be some warning text output to let you know. This text is wrapped in a “mmm-warning” class in case you want to style it out (for more information on styling check out the FAQ)
Usage Examples:
Let’s say you’re using the default WordPress Media settings so we can expect your uploads folder to be in /wp-content/uploads/mm/yy/ with this in mind the shortcode “folder” attribute will look in a directory relative to this. With this base directory say we want to list “png” files in the folder “/wp-content/uploads/cats/” we would use the following shortcode:
[MMFileList folder=”/../../cats/” format=”table” types=”png” /]
If you have you disabled the setting to store uploads in the /mm/yy/ folder structure (you can do this within Settings -> Media) and wanted to display that same file you would use this shortcode:
[MMFileList folder=”/cats/” format=”table” types=”png” /]
This will result in a tabular list of all .png files in the /wp-content/uploads/cats/ folder.
Custom Formats
The “li” and “custom” formats allow you to define a template using the content portion of the shortcode. The difference between these two output formats is that “li” will still wrap all the output in a <ul> tag and each file will be wrapped in a <li> tag. Here is an example of how to create a custom template:
[MMFileList folder=”/cats/” format=”li”]<div class=”taco”><a href=”{url}”>{name} ({size})</a></div>[/MMFileList]
Variables that can be used with the custom templates are as follows:
<ul>
<li>{name} – This will output the filename</li>
<li>{size} – This will output the filesize</li>
<li>{url} – This will output the file url</li>
<li>{date} – This will ouput the file’s last modified date (use the format parameter to customize how this looks!)</li>
<li>If you would like more information available to be output don’t hesitate to a send in a request via the support forum</li>
</ul>
Regex and List Filtering
Regex or Regular Expressions are a really powerful tool but can seem intimidating at first. If you’re uncomfortable or having trouble feel free to reach out on the forums. For testing / trying to build your own pattens I recommend using https://regex101.com/ – it’s my goto. As a general rule for this plugin the pattern needs to be written with slashes <code>/likethis/</code> for it to work. With regex the general rule is to try to keep things simple.
Using the <code>regexfilter</code> parameter you can exclude or include only specified files.
Let’s say you have a list of cat pics you want to share but you have both dog and cat photos in the same folder. Luckily for you – they’re still labeled name-cat.jpg or name-dog.jpg. You can use the regexfilter feature to help with your predicament.
The following will EXCLUDE all files with the word doc in them. 
[MMFileList folder=”/myanimalpics/” regexfilter=”/dog/” /]
Another feature is the <code>regexfilterinclusive</code> option. Say for some reason your cousin Larry added a bunch of dog and frog photos to the folder but didn’t follow your naming conventions (dangit Larry!) well – have no fear. As long as you have a patten that matches your cat photos you can use this <code>regexfilterinclusive</code> toggle to show only those files. 
[MMFileList folder=”/myanimalpics/” regexfilter=”/cat/” regexfilterinclusive=”1″ /]
Note: that <code>regexfilter</code> is done before <code>regexstrip</code> and another filename changes (e.g. pretty name, file size/file name removal etc…) so if you’re having trouble this might be part of the issue. Base your pattern on the original filename and you should be good.
Using <code>regexstrip</code> allows you to remove text that matches a given pattern and <code>regexreplace</code> allows you to put in other text instead of just blank space. These are fairly advanced so I wouldn’t recommend using them unless you really know what you’re doing.

Mmm Simple File List

A very usefull plugin, using in my O2 projects to easily list files in a page for all the team members.

Good and work's with multisite

Plugin to list files in a given directory using a basic shortcode.

Mitchell Bennis

Simple File List is the easiest way to add a fully functional file manager to your WordPress website. Drop the shortcode <code>[eeSFL]</code> on any page and your visitors instantly get a clean, browsable file library — complete with thumbnails, descriptions, an inline media player, email file sharing, and optional file uploading. You can control exactly who can see and manage files based on their WordPress role.
Stop wrestling with clumsy FTP clients or third-party cloud storage to exchange files with clients and colleagues. Simple File List keeps everything on your own server, where you own your data.

<h3>Why Simple File List?</h3>
<ul>
<li>One shortcode, instant file manager — <code>[eeSFL]</code> is all you need to deploy a fully featured file library.</li>
<li>Separate from the Media Library — your files stay organized and out of the way.</li>
<li>Role-based access — show the file manager to everyone, only logged-in users, only admins, or no one.</li>
<li>Your data, your server — no third-party cloud storage, no monthly SaaS fees.</li>
<li>Works on managed WordPress hosts — fully compatible with Pressable, Kinsta, WP Engine and similar environments.</li>
<li>PHP 8.5 approved and actively maintained.</li>
</ul>
<h3>File Manager Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Add, rename, delete and edit file descriptions from both the front end and the WordPress admin.</li>
<li>Three display styles: Table, Tiles or Flex — pick the look that fits your site.</li>
<li>Light theme, dark theme, or bring your own CSS — fully customizable.</li>
<li>Show file name, date, size and auto-generated thumbnails for PDFs, images and videos.</li>
<li>Give any file a friendly display name (Nice Name) that can contain characters not allowed in real file names.</li>
<li>Add descriptions to files; optionally display them in the file manager.</li>
<li>Sort by name, date added, date modified or file size — ascending or descending.</li>
<li>Inline Media Player — audio and video files play directly in the browser without leaving the page.</li>
<li>Email File Sharing — let users send a file link by email straight from the file manager.</li>
<li>Bulk File Management — select multiple files at once and apply a description, download as a zip archive, or delete them all using the File Ops Bar.</li>
<li>Custom File Directory — define any path on your server as the file manager’s storage directory.</li>
<li>Optionally allow front-end users to rename, send, delete and edit files themselves.</li>
<li>Includes custom action hooks: Uploaded, Added, Removed, Deleted, Edited, Listed, Loaded, Scanned.</li>
</ul>
<h3>This Plugin is Perfect For:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sharing contracts, reports or official documents with clients.</li>
<li>Building an internal document library for your team or organization.</li>
<li>Distributing class materials, course downloads or e-learning resources.</li>
<li>Hosting an archive of audio, video, PDF or other downloadable files.</li>
<li>Replacing FTP or Dropbox for exchanging large files with non-technical clients.</li>
<li>Any situation where files are too large or too numerous for email attachments.</li>
</ul>
<h3>File Upload Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Simple, reliable uploader that works on mobile devices too.</li>
<li>Drag-and-drop upload zone with a real-time progress bar.</li>
<li>Allow uploads by everyone, logged-in users only, admins only, or disable entirely.</li>
<li>Restrict accepted file types and maximum file size.</li>
<li>Limit the number of files per submission.</li>
<li>Email notification each time a file is uploaded.</li>
<li>Optionally collect the uploader’s name, email and a file description.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Internationalized</h3>
<ul>
<li>cz_CZ – Czech (Czech Republic)</li>
<li>da_DK – Danish (Denmark)</li>
<li>de_DE – German (Germany)</li>
<li>es_ES – Spanish (Spain)</li>
<li>es_MX – Spanish (Mexico)</li>
<li>fr_CA – French (Canada)</li>
<li>fr_FR – French (France)</li>
<li>fr_BE – French (Belgium)</li>
<li>it_IT – Italian (Italy)</li>
<li>nl_NL – Dutch (Netherlands)</li>
<li>pt_BR – Portuguese (Brazil)</li>
<li>pt_PT – Portuguese (Portugal)</li>
<li>sv_SE – Swedish (Sweden)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Plus</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lightweight and easy to style — override any CSS to match your theme.</li>
<li>Committed, responsive support directly from the developer.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Try the Demo</h3>
<a href="https://free.simplefilelist.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Simple File List Demo</a>
<h3>Upgrade to PRO — Add Sub-Folder Support</h3>
Take your file manager to the next level with unlimited folder hierarchies:
<ul>
<li>Create unlimited levels of sub-folders.</li>
<li>Use a shortcode attribute to display any specific folder: [eeSFL folder=”folderA/folderB”]</li>
<li>Display different folders in different places on your site — even multiple folders on the same page.</li>
<li>Front-end users cannot navigate above the folder you specify.</li>
<li>Breadcrumb navigation shows exactly where you are.</li>
<li>Easily move files and folders as needed.</li>
<li>Rename folders and add descriptions that appear in the file manager.</li>
<li>Delete any folder along with all of its contents in one click.</li>
<li>Sort folders first, or sort them together with files.</li>
<li>Optionally display folder sizes.</li>
<li>Define a custom file manager directory anywhere on your server.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>PRO Extensions</h3>
<h3>File Access Manager</h3>
Lock down your files so only the right people can see them:
<ul>
<li>Prevent direct file URL access — files are only reachable through the file manager.</li>
<li>Limit access to logged-in users; specify a minimum role or an exact role match.</li>
<li>Create a private file manager for a specific WordPress user or a group of users.</li>
<li>Independently control upload permissions and front-end file management per access mode.</li>
</ul>
Five access modes:
Normal Mode — No restrictions. Files are viewable by anyone who can reach the page and may be linked to from outside your site.
Limited Mode — Restrict access to WordPress users with a specified role or higher.
Group Mode — Restrict access to a defined group of WordPress users.
User Mode — Restrict access to a single specific WordPress user.
Restricted Mode — Restrict all files by default; grant access to specific files for specific users or roles.
<h3>Search & Pagination</h3>
<ul>
<li>Adds a search bar and pagination to any file manager instance.</li>
<li>Search by file name and/or date within the current folder and sub-folders.</li>
<li>Pagination keeps large file libraries fast and easy to navigate.</li>
<li>Configure files per page, and show or hide search and pagination independently.</li>
<li>Shortcode attributes for full control: [eeSFL search=”YES/NO” paged=”YES/NO” filecount=”25″]</li>
<li>Place a standalone search form anywhere on your site: [eeSFLS permalink=’file-list-url’]</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://simplefilelist.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">More Information</a> | <a href="https://demo.simplefilelist.com/add-search-and-pagination/" rel="nofollow ugc">Try the Demo</a>
<h3>Tools Extension</h3>
The Tools extension adds a suite of utility features for power users and site administrators:
<ul>
<li>Additional administrative tools for managing and maintaining your file library.</li>
<li>Designed to complement the core file manager with advanced housekeeping capabilities.</li>
</ul>
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