John James Jacoby

Stuttter

<p>Add categories to media & attachments.</p>
<h4>Main Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Control media categories the same way as post categories.</li>
<li>Filter the Media Library by category, in both the list and grid views.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Also checkout</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-chosen/" title="Make long, unwieldy select boxes much more user-friendly." rel="ugc">WP Chosen</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-term-order/" title="Sort taxonomy terms, your way." rel="ugc">WP Term Order</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-term-authors/" title="Authors for categories, tags, and other taxonomy terms." rel="ugc">WP Term Authors</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-term-colors/" title="Pretty colors for categories, tags, and other taxonomy terms." rel="ugc">WP Term Colors</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-term-icons/" title="Pretty icons for categories, tags, and other taxonomy terms." rel="ugc">WP Term Icons</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-term-visibility/" title="Visibilities for categories, tags, and other taxonomy terms." rel="ugc">WP Term Visibility</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-user-groups/" title="Group users together with taxonomies & terms." rel="ugc">WP User Groups</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-user-activity/" title="The best way to log activity in WordPress." rel="ugc">WP User Activity</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-user-avatars/" title="Allow users to upload avatars or choose them from your media library." rel="ugc">WP User Avatars</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-user-profiles/" title="A sophisticated way to edit users in WordPress." rel="ugc">WP User Profiles</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-user-signups/" title="A sophisticated way to edit users in WordPress." rel="ugc">WP User Signups</a></li>
</ul>


WP Media Categories

Everything about this plugin feels native to WordPress. Filtering your view within the Media Library works exactly how you would expect if you're familiar with filtering posts by category. I also appreciate that the terms are stored in the database in a way that is consistent with all other taxonomies. Great plugin with a singular purpose.



Simple, elegant solution for media management

As a proof of concept it does work, but user has type categories manually upon file upload and there is no category filtering in media insertion dialog, which kind'a would be the point of having categories.

When you need media "folders", like for images or photos, this is the plugin. Works out of the box.

Let's a developer add tax queries, as for post. Then very powerful.

Great for creating a simple media taxonomy

Works nicely

Michael Revellin-Clerc

<p>Transform your WordPress media library into a powerful download center! While WordPress doesn’t provide native file download capabilities, Media Library Downloader bridges this gap with enterprise-grade functionality and professional user experience.</p>
<p>Whether you need to download a single image or backup hundreds of media files, this plugin makes it effortless with intuitive one-click downloads, smart bulk operations, and advanced management features.</p>
<h4>Core Features:</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Single & Bulk Downloads</strong> – Download individual files instantly or create ZIP archives from multiple selections</li>
<li><strong>Universal Compatibility</strong> – Works seamlessly with both List and Grid view layouts</li>
<li><strong>Smart Download Management</strong> – Automatic file organization with customizable naming patterns</li>
<li><strong>Progress Indicators</strong> – Real-time feedback during download preparation</li>
<li><strong>AJAX Technology</strong> – Lightning-fast downloads with no page refreshes</li>
</ul>
<h4>Advanced Features:</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Admin Settings Dashboard</strong> – Complete control panel for configuration and monitoring</li>
<li><strong>Download Activity Logging</strong> – Track usage patterns and generate statistics</li>
<li><strong>Automatic Cleanup</strong> – Scheduled maintenance to keep your server optimized</li>
<li><strong>Security & Permissions</strong> – Enterprise-grade access control and CSRF protection</li>
<li><strong>Accessibility Compliant</strong> – Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support</li>
<li><strong>Developer Friendly</strong> – Extensive hooks and filters for customization</li>
</ul>
<h4>Perfect For:</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Content Creators</strong> – Quickly download media for offline editing</li>
<li><strong>Site Administrators</strong> – Bulk backup and migration of media files  </li>
<li><strong>Agencies</strong> – Client asset delivery and portfolio management</li>
<li><strong>Developers</strong> – Media file management during development</li>
<li><strong>Anyone</strong> – Who needs efficient file access from WordPress media library</li>
</ul>
<p>Experience the difference of professional-grade media management with intuitive design and powerful functionality!</p>
<h3>How to Use</h3>
<p>Once the plugin is installed and activated, you can start downloading files from your media library immediately.</p>
<h4>Downloading Single Files</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to your WordPress admin area</li>
<li>Navigate to <strong>Media > Library</strong></li>
<li>You can use either List view or Grid view</li>
<li>Locate the file you want to download</li>
<li>Click the <strong>Download</strong> button that appears next to each media file</li>
<li>The file will be downloaded to your computer</li>
</ol>
<h4>Downloading Multiple Files</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Media > Library</strong></li>
<li>Switch to List view for easier bulk selection</li>
<li>Use the checkboxes to select multiple files you want to download</li>
<li>Click the <strong>Bulk Download</strong> button</li>
<li>All selected files will be packaged and downloaded as a ZIP file</li>
</ol>
<h4>View Options</h4>
<p>The plugin works seamlessly with both WordPress media library view options:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>List View</strong>: Shows files in a table format with download buttons in each row</li>
<li><strong>Grid View</strong>: Displays files as thumbnails with download options accessible via hover or click</li>
</ul>
<h4>Plugin Settings</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Settings > Media Downloader</strong> in your WordPress admin</li>
<li>Configure maximum download size limits (default: 100MB)</li>
<li>Set automatic cleanup intervals for temporary files (default: 24 hours)</li>
<li>Enable download logging to track activity (optional)</li>
<li>Customize ZIP filename patterns with placeholders like {timestamp}, {date}, {user}</li>
<li>Use manual cleanup to remove temporary files immediately</li>
</ol>
<h4>Important Notes</h4>
<ul>
<li>Downloads are processed using AJAX, so there’s no page reload</li>
<li>Large files or multiple file downloads may take a few moments to process</li>
<li>Ensure your browser allows downloads from your WordPress site</li>
<li>The plugin respects WordPress user permissions – only users with appropriate media access can download files</li>
<li>Temporary ZIP files are automatically cleaned up based on your settings</li>
<li>Download activity can be logged and viewed in the admin dashboard</li>
</ul>


Media Library Downloader

Professional media download solution with bulk operations, smart management, and enterprise-grade security for WordPress

WP Media Categories vs Media Library Downloader