FileBird enhances your media library with a clean user interface, native icons, smooth drag & drop, dynamic gallery, and advanced sort options. With such a better organization, it becomes super easy to insert images into Gutenberg blocks, find old files, and remove unused images.
The free version allows you to create unlimited main folders and subfolders.
FileBird allows you to create virtual folders to categorize your WordPress media file uploads. So when you move files and folders around, it won’t break the permalinks to your images in the page/post content.
With FileBird, you can save time on WP media management, search for any files & folders, sort them out, add product image gallery, download/export media folders, etc. That’s a great way to boost your admin workflow and productivity.
NEW – Folder Tree Themes (PRO) Instead of the traditional gray shade of folder icon, now you can transform your “Folderella” into Dropbox theme or Windows 11 styling.
Download Media Folder (PRO) Export an entire media folder, including its subfolders and files, in a single ZIP file. Keep the same folder structure. Backup categorized media files.
Smart Startup Folder Choose a specific folder or previously opened folder upon startup. Quickly get back to work. Save more time.
File Location Locate any file in its details modal and easily change its containing folder.
Friendly User Interface Drag and drop to upload or bulk move files into folders. Drag and drop to arrange folders and subfolders.
Smart Context Menu Right-click on any FileBird folder to quickly create a subfolder, rename, set color, cut, paste, or delete it just the way you do on your computer.
Full Control In One Toolbar FileBird’s collapsible sidebar provides you with ultimate control over all WordPress media library folders.
Painless Migration Import and seamlessly synchronize media category/folder structure from Enhanced Media Library, WP Media Folder by JoomUnited, WordPress Media Library Folders by Max Foundry, Real Media Library, and HappyFiles.
Export Folders Organization One-click to export the whole WP media folder structure so that you can migrate it to your live sites or simply keep a backup.
User Based Folder View Enabling this mode allows admins and other users access to create their own categories/directories. A user can freely manage his/her folders without affecting others’ directory structure.
Powerful Search Feature You can sort and search for files and folder names not only in the Media library but also while browsing images through the page/post editor.
Various Sort Options (PRO) Go advanced with 2 ways to sort folders and 10 ways to sort files. This is a great time-saver for all busy WordPress admins & webmasters.
Sort Files by File Size (PRO) Now you can calculate your attachment size in a single click and sort files by file size.
Custom Folder Color (PRO) Right-click on a specific folder to pick a distinct color. This helps differentiate it between numerous folders.
Multiple Tree View Styles (PRO) Apart from the hierarchical tree view, you have the option to hide levels from the tree view, too. This flat tree view is very useful for those with a large number of folders.
Categorize Pages, Posts, and Custom Post Types (PRO) Easily enable the folder tree to organize your WordPress pages, posts, plugins, WooCommerce coupons, discounts, and other CPTs.
Customizable Default File Order Set a way of sorting files alphabetically by ascending/descending the file name, title, date, modified, and author.
Bulk-Delete Folders Now, you can bulk-select File Bird folders and delete them in a single click. All those files will be moved to the Uncategorized folder and remain intact.
RTL Supported FileBird supports RTL languages including Hebrew, Arabic, etc.
Many Languages Supported This plugin supports most popular languages such as English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Dutch, Hebrew, etc.
🙋♂️DID YOU KNOW?
That FileBird now comes with an addon to help you create a standalone WordPress document gallery using Gutenberg and FileBird folders? → Be sure to check it out: FileBird Document Library.
👍 HOW DOES FILEBIRD WORK?
Are you a WordPress website administrator?
Managing a WordPress site means that you’ll be adding tons of multi-media files, such as images, videos, audios, documents, etc., into your WP media library.
As a result, your library has to store thousands of files and could become a total mess. WordPress default file name search function is a good thing but it will never match the ease of going directly to a folder. That’s when FileBird comes in to help with managing files in WordPress!
This media file manager gives you the ability to easily organize all files by drag and drop between folders. With FileBird in hand, things will be a lot better than they were.
The best thing about a folder-based structure is it makes it very easy to find the files you need and saves you so much time.
You won’t see WordPress media library not loading, as FileBird smart-loads one folder at a time.
🚀 Tips to manage WP media folders like a pro with FileBird
Upload multiple folders and their files directly from your computer to WordPress
Create a gallery from folders using the Gutenberg block of FileBird gallery
Keep your folders uncluttered by clearing out the old files using the Sort by file size feature
Press ESC to exit bulk select mode
⛩️ PREMIUM COMPATIBILITY
With FileBird Pro, you will be able to use folders to organize posts, pages, WooCommerce products, coupons, templates, and other custom post types. These premium-only features include integrations with third-party themes and plugins.
THEMES
Avada – #1 WordPress best selling theme of all time
Divi – Theme from ElegantThemes
Enfold – The user-friendliest WordPress Theme ever made
If you wish to use FileBird folders in all premium page builders, you can upgrade to FileBird PRO. Premium features include advanced sort & filtering for both files and folders, download entire media folders, more themes, plugins & page builders supported.
Is that a one-time payment for FileBird Pro?
Yes! FileBird lifetime license costs you a one-time fee, you can use it on a single site, and get unlimited updates.
Happy Organizing! 😍
Changelog
Jun 25, 2024 – Version 6.3.2
Fixed: Issue with loading media in Add New Media File page
Fixed: CSS hiding all admin notices
Jun 24, 2024 – Version 6.3
Added: FileBird folder column in Media list and Post Type table (PRO)
Improved: WordPress TableList Drag/Drop
Fixed: WordPress VIP service doesn’t load FileBird styles
Fixed: WPML/Polylang not sync file to folder when add new attachment (PRO)
Jun 14, 2024 – Version 6.2.5
Fixed: Folder dropdown not showing in Featured Image upload tab when Elementor is activated
May 23, 2024 – Version 6.2.3
New: Full compatibility of folders for pages, posts, custom post types with WPML, Polylang, etc.
New: SVG upload & sanitization
New: Each user can now experience new folder skins in different themes
New: Quickly display folder ID
New: File counter options for each user
New: UI/UX & icon design
Required: At least PHP 7.4
Improved: Unstyled component
Improved: Smooth resizeable folder sidebar
Improved: Lightweight plugin bundle with minified packages
Improved: Faster performance
Improved: Smart load assets per task
Improved: File search scope in list view
Improved: Performance
Fixed: Default folder settings not working in Elementor
Fixed: Default folder settings not saved in some CPTs
Fixed: PHP 8.0 auto-update library
Mar 29, 2024 – Version 5.6.4
Fixed: Wordfence bug report
Mar 11, 2024 – Version 5.6.3
Fixed: Compatible with PHP 8.2
Added: Show Buy Banner in Zion Builder
Mar 2, 2024 – Version 5.6.2
Updated: Open for Elementor free version
Added: Import folder from Mediamatic plugin
Improved: Image gallery
Jan 19, 2024 – Version 5.6.1
Fixed: XSS vulnerability
Jan 9, 2024 – Version 5.6.0
Fixed: Firewall blocking (Sucuri, GoDaddy, etc.)
Jan 9, 2024 – Version 5.5.9
Fixed: I18N issues
Fixed: Support SVG file
Fixed: Special symbols in folder name when exported
Updated: POT file
Dec 7, 2023 – Version 5.5.8.1
Fixed: Folder names in document library not seen on mobile
Nov 28, 2023 – Version 5.5.8
Fixed: Compatible with Polylang latest version
Nov 22, 2023 – Version 5.5.7
Added: Support YooTheme ver 4 and greater
Fixed: Conflict with ATUM Purchase Order Pro plugin (by Stock Management Labs™)
Nov 13, 2023 – Version 5.5.6
Fixed: Sorting in WooCommerce Products (PRO)
Nov 8, 2023 – Version 5.5.5
Fixed: Compatible with WP 6.4
Improved: Review suggestion
Oct 25, 2023 – Version 5.5.4
Fixed: Not show folder tree in post types (PRO)
Oct 24, 2023 – Version 5.5.3
Improved: Work with cache
Aug 31, 2023 – Version 5.5.2
Fixed: Counter wrong in popup modal with WPML (PRO)
Fixed: Support Betheme latest version (PRO)
Fixed: Conflict tooltip style with Betheme builder (PRO)
Fixed: Drag/drop attachment not working correctly (conflict with betheme builder drag/drop) (PRO)
Aug 23, 2023 – Version 5.5.1
Fixed: Error with WP 6.0.x
Aug 3, 2023 – Version 5.5
Added: New filter for Post Types Support: filebird_post_types
Added: Label All Posts/Pages/Items (PRO) & Logo Empty Folder
Added: Counter of folder on the right
Fixed: Tooltip of folder on the right
Fixed: Laggy moving
Improved: Logic and performance
Updated: POT files, updated Dutch Language
Jul 7, 2023 – Version 5.4.5
Added: Compatible with PDF Image Generator (By Mizuho Ogino)
Updated: Document Link
Fixed: PHP 8 warning
Jul 3, 2023 – Version 5.4.4
Added: Compatible with text block of UX builder (Theme Flatsome)
Fixed: Drop item when a subfolder is deleted
Fixed: Conpatible with Twenty twenty three theme
Jun 27, 2023 – Version 5.4.3
Fixed: Conflict with plugin CMS Tree Page View
Fixed: Set folder for cropped image
Jun 20, 2023 – Version 5.4.2
Added: Sync WPML
Jun 7, 2023 – Version 5.4.1
Fixed: Compatible with the latest version of Beaver Builder (PRO)
Fixed: PostType Tree keep loading with Editor Role (PRO)
Jun 5, 2023 – Version 5.4
Added: Support migrate folders from Wicked Folders plugin
May 15, 2023 – Version 5.3.2
Fixed: SQL security
May 11, 2023 – Version 5.3.1
Fixed: Guide link
May 8, 2023 – Version 5.3
Added: Options Choose user folder when import CSV (with attachments)
Fixed: Compatible with PHP 5.6, PHP 8.2
Fixed: Disable button Bulk select after moving files
Apr 18, 2023 – Version 5.2
Added: Folders for other post types (PRO)
Fixed: Error with layout of woo product
Fixed: Move files
Fixed: sql_require_primary_key
Apr 10, 2023 – Version 5.1.6
Fixed: Sql_require_primary_key in Digital Ocean
Fixed: Can not active when email has plus character
Mar 23, 2023 – Version 5.1.5
Supported: LearnPress
Supported: BeTheme
Fixed: Permission for generate-key api
Fixed: Gutenberg scroll folder
Jan 9, 2023 – Version 5.1.4
Fixed: Special symbol in image alt in gallery
Jan 4, 2023 – Version 5.1.3
Fixed: Conflict with PHP <7.4
Jan 3, 2023 – Version 5.1.2
Fixed: Download folder error (PRO)
Dec 28, 2022 – Version 5.1.1
Fixed and improved: Sort by file name (PRO)
Nov 15, 2022 – Version 5.1
Fixed: Import folders from WP Media Folders (by Damien Barrère)
Fixed: Move attachment
Nov 10, 2022 – Version 5.0.9
Added: Import folders from WP Media Folders (by Damien Barrère)
Oct 10, 2022 – Version 5.0.8
Improved: Review notice (display after 3 days when activated the first time)
Added: Hook for not create folder when uploading
Added: Open folder tree view for CPT UI plugin
Fixed: Small CSS
Sep 16, 2022 – Version 5.0.7
Updated: New algorithm
Sep 12, 2022 – Version 5.0.6
Fixed: SVG Icon in Safari
Added: Notice when create/update folder fail
Fixed: FileBird Gallery not display image when using EWWW Image Optimizer plugin
Added: Full Support Gutenberg Block Translation with new json file (you can generate by using wp i18n make-json which have been published by WP version 5)
Added: Support Korean Language
Added: Support Themify
Added: Recommended plugins
Optimized: Performance (FileBird 5 loads the previous versions, refactored code base, optimized query, removed some library, changed structure)
Fixed: Elementor With PolyLang wrong folder counter
Fixed: Image ALT in FileBird Gutenberg Gallery
Sep 30, 2021
Updated: Some notice
Sep 14, 2021 – Version 4.9.3
Added: Import folders for Folders by Premio
Fixed: Compatible with WordPress old version.
Sep 9, 2021 – Version 4.9.2
Improved: Import notice
Fixed: Some small bugs
Aug 25, 2021 – Version 4.9.1
Fixed: Gutenberg widgets missing
Aug 13, 2021 – Version 4.9
Added: Infinite scroll
Added: Plugin activation alert
Added: Sorting by File Name in FileBird Gallery
Improved: Folder name sorting
Improved: German translation
Fixed: Drag files in Tablet
Jul 21, 2021 – Version 4.8
Fixed: Compatible with WordPress 5.8
Fixed: Replace image
Jul 15, 2021 – Version 4.7.8
Fixed: Conflict with Photo Gallery plugin
Fixed: ACF warning
Fixed: ACF meta field image can’t load
Fixed: WPML Counter (in WPML last version 4.4.10)
Jul 2, 2021 – Version 4.7.7
Added: Notice when a license was used
Supported: Enhanced Media Library
Supported: Media Library Assistant
Improved: Load large files
Improved: Translation (Added missing strings)
Fixed: Loading Uncategorized folder
Fixed: Context menu position
Fixed: Security
Fixed: Small bugs
Jun 11, 2021 – Version 4.7.4
Updated: Languages
Fixed: JS conflict with Divi builder
Fixed: WPML non translated mode make folder counter and files in folders get wrong
Fixed: Conflict with Debug Bar plugin
Fixed: PolyLang get missing files in folder
Fixed: Folder always loading
Fixed: Important security updates.
May 26, 2021 – Version 4.7.3
Improved: FileBird UI in Mobile
Improved: Library
Improved: Translations, update POT file
Fixed: Auto Update function conflict with plugins and themes
Fixed: Image validation for ACF plugin
Fixed: Gutenberg issues (Wrong tag in frontend, Large images chosen when create gallery)
Fixed: Missing language “NL”
Fixed: RestAPI (404 Error)
Fixed: WPML/Polylang Full Compatible modes in Setting Media, support “All languages in admin bar”, Counter
Apr 07, 2021 – Version 4.7.2
Improved: Tooltip
Improved: UI
Optimized: FileBird zip size
Fixed: Can’t set folder Uncategorized as default in folder load
Fixed: Update database make folders duplicated when “Each user folder mode” enabled
Apr 01, 2021 – Version 4.7.1
Added: Upload multiple images in multiple folders when upload processing
Fixed: Append wrong folders in right side
Mar 30, 2021 – Version 4.7
Added: New Resize bar
Improved: Performance
Improved: Optimize code
Improved: UI
Improved: Text
Supported: PHP 8 and greater
Supported: Tatsu Builder
Fixed: Counter in WPML
Fixed: Tooltip bugs
Fixed: Can’t set “Uncategorized” default folder load
Fixed: Reorder on Edit gallery
Fixed: Small bugs
Feb 5, 2021 – Version 4.5
New feature: Download folder (Pro)
Added: Unlimited folders
Added: Limited file explorer with 3rd party plugins
Improved: Performance
Fixed: Draggable for tablet
Fixed: Edit Gallery
Fixed: Over The Max Number Of attachmentID
Fixed: FileBird Gallery selector in Gutenberg
Fixed: Duplicate folder when import
Fixed: Folder scroll
Fixed: Folder counter bug when moving images in user-based folder mode
Fixed: Conflict with Picu plugin
Fixed: Conflict with TutorLMS plugin
Disable: Draggable attachment in Mobile
Dec 21, 2020 – Version 4.3.1
Added: Support shortcode for Document Gallery
Added: API – Get folder detail by folder_id
Fixed: Modal append (Conflict with Yoast SEO)
Fixed: Conflict with Uncode theme
Fixed: Not loading media when uploaded by different modal in Elementor
Fixed: Reset file selection when move file in bulk select
Dec 14, 2020 – Version 4.3
Added: Press ESC key to exit Bulk select mode
Improved: Alert text
Improved: Icon size and default folders with long names in some languages
Fixed: Missing folder container
Fixed: Security
Fixed: SQL
Fixed: Upload new image can’t insert to the post in modal
Fixed: Prevent reload attachments when sort folders
Nov 25, 2020 – Version 4.2
Added: Set previous folder selected as default folder
Added: Compatible with Oxygen Builder
Fixed: ACF warning
Fixed: Conflict with WPML rest API
Fixed: CSS conflict with The Grid plugin
Improved: Prevent warning when upload folder containing desktop.ini or .DS_Store file
Oct 27, 2020 – Version 4.1
Added: Set default folder to open
Added: New APIs
Added: Support ACF
Improved: Notice of creating the first folder
Removed: Folder selector when no item available in modal popup
Fixed: Some bugs in folder container
Sep 16, 2020 – Version 4.0.7
Added: User can use API to create folders
Improved: Cut/Paste function
Fixed: Counter with Polylang
Fixed: Import function
Fixed: Counter in import message
Aug 26, 2020 – Version 4.0.6
Added: Compatible with Cornerstone Page Builder (From X Theme)
Fixed: Browser security issue with Microsoft Edge, Firefox
Fixed: Conflict jQuery-UI with ACF plugin
Fixed: Can’t create table ‘fbv_attachment_folder’
Fixed: Screen Option hidden in Media Upload
4.0.5
Fixed: Cache issues
Fixed: Mobile view
Fixed: Compatible with The7 theme
Fixed: Improve performance on modal
Fixed: Upload bugs
Fixed: Count on parent folder
Fixed: Small bugs
4.0.4
Improved: Notifications
Improved: Keep old folders from 4.0 version
Improved: Performance
4.0.3
Added: Gutenberg block
Improved: Keep old folders from 4.0 version after update database
Improved: UI/UX
4.0.2
Fixed: Update FileBird database
Fixed: Bulk delete folders
Fixed: Some small bugs
4.0.1
Fixed: Auto import folders from old version
4.0
Added: New designs
Added: Use new technology
Added: Smooth performance for unlimited folders and large numbers of files
Added: REST API for developers
Added: Sort files by Name, Date, Modified, Author (PRO)
Added: Bulk select folders
Added: Bulk delete folders
Added: Wipe old data
Added: Clean all data
Added: Import from Media Library Assistant
Added: Import from WP Media Folder by JoomUnited
Added: Support Brizy builder
Added: Support Fusion builder (PRO)
Added: Compatible with KnowherePro theme
Improved: Switchers
Improved: Text and Popups
Improved: Documentation
Fixed: Special characters in folder name
Fixed: Auto detect site width
Fixed: SQL syntax errors
Fixed: Bugs in list view
Fixed: Duplicate queries
Fixed: Bugs with WPML
Fixed: Small bugs
2.8
Added: Support Thrive Architect
Added: Language files for Taiwan (Thanks to soga172)
Fixed: List view order item bug
Fixed: WPML bug
Fixed: Scroll bar
Fixed: Some smart bugs
Fixed: Tree view show modal
2.7
Added: New FileBird layout
Added: New icon
Added: Separate Folder(s) for different user
Added: Import files from 2 media library plugins (Enhanced Media Library by webbistro and WordPress Media Library Folders by Max Foundry)
Added: Folder sort, folder search
Fixed: Support PolyLang
Fixed: Count
Fixed: Splitter
Fixed: Rename folder in list view mode
Fixed: Some bugs in right to left screen
Fixed: Move large folders
Fixed: Filter is hidden when using Smush plugin
Removed: Unused css
Removed: Unused libraries
2.6
Added: FileBird Gallery Block
Improved: Optimize FileBird Modal
Fixed: Can’t edit Image in media setting
Fixed: CSS corrupts site menu
Fixed: Conflict with Menubar icon plugin
Fixed: Uncategorised view the following error message
Fixed: Some small bugs
2.5.1
Improved: Remove unuse CSS
Fixed: Elementor
Fixed: List view don’t load images
Fixed: ACF plugin CSS conflict
Fixed: Remove trigger which conflict with Divi builder
Fixed: Conflict with Gridd Theme
Fixed: Count uncategories items
2.5
Added: Option turn on/off load FileBird JS at front-end for page builders
Improved: Removed CDN for customScrollBar
Fixed: Small bug will Elementor
Fixed: Select option doesn’t not change in modal popup upload
Fixed: Only call move image when moving folder position
2.4.2
Fixed: Go Pro version links
2.4.1
Fixed: Security required
2.4
Improved: Performance and Optimize Code
Improved: Optimize Code
Improved: Optimize Code
Fixed: Sorting error in list view
Fixed: Conflict with WordPress Customize Function
Fixed: Some small bugs
Fixed: “nt_wmc_folder” in Google Search Console results
Fixed: Error in full front end Divi Page Builder editor
Fixed: PHP notice on line 582 and 586
Fixed: Load JS script on front end
Fixed: Error “FileBird is loading” on Elementor builder
Fixed: Compatible with FooGallery and Final Tiles Grid Gallery
Fixed: Warning notice in WordPress
Fixed: Margin Overlay
Fixed: Other small bugs
2.3
Jul 24, 2019 – Version 2.3 * Improved: Fast append treeview * Improved: Prevent public folders link * Improved: CSS UI * Fixed: Prevent plublic taxonomy folder * Fixed: Query database callback alltime * Fixed: FileBird treeview show on top left in product editor in WooCommerce * Fixed: Can’t drop file when create first folder * Fixed: Work with WPML when Post Types Translation: Media tick not translatable * Fixed: 10 folders create in Lite version * Fixed: Bulk select moving images into folders by itself * Fixed: Move folder with length folder text * Fixed: Resize bar not save in min minimum width * Fixed: Remove map file library * Fixed: Conflict photo gallery
2.2
Jun 13, 2019 – Version 2.2 * Added: RTL display * Added: Hebrew language * Added: Support Advanced Custom Field * Fixed: Create new folders in edit attachment page * Fixed: RTL languages in Beaver and Divi builder
2.1
Jun 04, 2019 – Version 2.1 * Improved: Change drag-drop library * Improved: Optimize drag-drop * Improved: Change drag-drop to trigger folders, list view * Improved: Change syntax jQuery * Fixed: CSS not show in all folders treeview from classic editor * Fixed: Move many files * Fixed: Move all categories * Fixed: Auto Deselect bulk when none file * Fixed: Count file selected in bulk select * Fixed: Conflict with Avada theme * Updated: CSS * Removed: Unused files
2.0
May 29, 2019 – Version 2.0 * Added: Treeview interface in page, post, custom post type * Added: Treeview interface in Divi Builder, Beaver Builder, Visual Composer, WPBakery Page Builder, Elementor Builder * Added: Treeview interface for Gutenberg * Added: Bulk auto deselect when change folder * Added: Compatible with WPML 4.x version * Fixed: WPML 3.9 conflict * Fixed: Move one file not click image * Fixed: CSS over when edit folder * Fixed: Load too much database * Fixed: Treeview interface Elementor Builder * Fixed: Upload images * Improved: No load FileBird files on frontend if not use builder * Improved: Optimize FileBird * Improved: UI/UX * Removed: Unused files
1.8
Mar 13, 2019 – Version 1.8 * Added: Compatible with Elementor * Added: Compatible with Visual Composer * Added: Compatible with Beaver Builder * Added: Refresh folder * Added: Save position for resizable sidebar * Added: Russian Translation * Improved: Languages and Documentation Improved: Doesn’t jump to destination folder when moving files * Improved: CSS * Improved: Clean code * Fixed: Removed WordPress notification * Fixed: Categories dropdown from Media Library popup * Fixed: Folder structure when insert files in page/post * Fixed: Press double clicks for OK/cancel button * Fixed: Bulk select error * Fixed: Scroll to view folders * Fixed: Many small bugs
1.7
Dec 14, 2018 – Version 1.7 * Added: Drag and drop files to folders for List mode * Added: Count items after dragging * Added: Load effect while dragging * Added: Hover effect (List mode and gird mode) * Added: Show loading progress bar when upload file * Improved: CSS * Improved: Clean code * Improved: Loading effect smoother * Fixed: Resize bug when dragging back * Fixed: Hide list attachments after load attachment * Fixed: Conflict with 404 to 301 plugin * Fixed: Error in Theme Customize Tab * Fixed: Some small bugs
1.6
Aug 15, 2018 – Version 1.6 * Fixed: Some small bugs
1.5
July 2, 2018 – Version 1.5 * Added: Display location latest folder place use. * Improved: New UI/UX * Improved: Change icons * Improved: CSS styles
1.4
March 28, 2018 – Version 1.4 * Improved: New drag and drop Javascript * Fixed: JS conflicts
1.3
March 18, 2018 – Version 1.3 * Fixed: Load files in folder * Fixed: More bugs
1.2
March 10, 2018 – Version 1.2 * Fixed: Drag and drop files * Fixed: More bugs
1.1
March 5, 2018 – Version 1.1 * Fixed: JS conflicts * Fixed: Drag and drop folders
1.0
May 1, 2016 – Version 1.0 * Version 1.0 Initial Release