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Can WordPress media library have folders?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:40 am

In theory, yes. In practice, not so much. WordPress’s media library does not currently support folders, which may be a limitation for some users. While it is possible to create custom taxonomies and add custom fields to the media library to accommodate folders, doing so is not as straightforward or user-friendly as it could be.

PRO TIP: The WordPress media library does not currently have the ability to create folders. If you are expecting to see folders in your media library, you may be disappointed.

Additionally, folder support would likely require a significant redesign of the media library codebase, which is not currently in development. Consequently, it is not likely that folder support will be added to WordPress any time soon.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.