Categorify – WordPress Media Library… vs Folderly (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Categorify – WordPress Media Library…
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Folderly has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Categorify – WordPress Media Library… leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 40). Both are free WordPress plugins. Categorify – WordPress Media Library… has accumulated 27K+ total downloads while Folderly has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Categorify – WordPress Media Library… | Folderly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 40 |
| Total Downloads | 27K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2024 | |
| Age | 5 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0.0+ | 5.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.7.5 | 0.3.2 |
Rating Breakdown
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