Apex Folders Reviews, Downloads & Maintenance

Apex Folders is a powerful yet lightweight plugin that adds folder organization to your WordPress Media Library. It allows you to create a hierarchical folder structure to organize your images, videos, documents, and other media files, making them much easier to find and manage.

Key Features

Hierarchical Folders: Create unlimited folders and subfolders to organize your media
Drag & Drop Interface: Easily move media files between folders with intuitive drag and drop functionality
Upload to Folders: Directly upload new media to specific folders
Works with Default Media Library: Seamlessly integrates with WordPress’s built-in media management
Automatic Unassigned Folder: Media without a folder is automatically placed in an “Unassigned” folder
No Media Duplication: Files are organized virtually without duplicating them on your server
Lightweight: Optimized for performance with minimal impact on your site’s speed

Perfect For

Content Creators: Easily find and reuse media assets across your site
Agencies & Developers: Organize client media by project, category or purpose
Online Stores: Keep product images organized by category, season, or brand
Large Media Libraries: Manage thousands of files without the frustration of endless scrolling

How It Works

Apex Folders creates a custom taxonomy for your media attachments and provides an intuitive user interface for managing them. The plugin adds folder functionality directly to your existing WordPress Media Library interface, making it feel like a natural part of WordPress.

Additional Information

Folder Hierarchy

Apex Folders supports unlimited folder nesting, allowing you to create as deep a hierarchy as you need for your media organization.

Admin Tools

Administrators have access to helpful tools for managing folders, including:
* Rebuild Unassigned Folder – ensures all media has proper folder assignments
* Flush Term Cache – resolves issues with folder counts
* Debug Tools – helps troubleshoot folder-related issues

Performance Considerations

The plugin is optimized for performance but managing folders with thousands of files may experience slight delays. We recommend using a good caching solution for sites with very large media libraries.

Installation

Upload the apex-folders folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Navigate to your Media Library to start creating folders and organizing your media files
To access plugin settings, go to Settings > Media and find the “Apex Folders Settings” section

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin change my file structure on the server?

No, Apex Folders organizes your media files virtually using WordPress taxonomies. Your actual file structure on the server remains unchanged, and no files are duplicated.

Can I move multiple files at once?

Yes, you can select multiple files in the Media Library and move them to a folder using the bulk actions menu or by dragging and dropping.

Does this work with the block editor (Gutenberg)?

Yes, Apex Folders is fully compatible with the block editor and its media selection interface.

What happens if I deactivate or uninstall the plugin?

If you deactivate the plugin, your folders will be hidden but the data is preserved. If you choose to uninstall the plugin, you have the option to remove all folder data or keep it in case you reinstall the plugin later.

Can I limit which user roles can manage folders?

By default, users who can upload media can also manage folders. The folder functionality respects WordPress’s built-in permission system for media management.

Does this plugin work with other media library enhancer plugins?

Apex Folders is designed to be compatible with most media library plugins. However, conflicts may occur with other plugins that modify the media library’s core functionality. If you encounter issues, please contact us for support.

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Changelog

1.0.0

Initial public release

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