Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize… vs Enhanced Media Library (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize…
90K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize… has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1,494 reviews) and leads in active installations (90K+ vs 70K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize… has accumulated 2.0M+ total downloads while Enhanced Media Library has 2.6M+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize… | Enhanced Media Library | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,494 | ◄ | 297 |
| Active Installs | 90K+ | ◄ | 70K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.0M+ | ► | 2.6M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2013 | |
| Age | 11 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.0+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.6 | 2.9.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize…
Enhanced Media Library
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize… averaged approximately 287 daily downloads while Enhanced Media Library averaged 106.
Recent Reviews
Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize… Reviews
Very useful plugin
Easy to use, powerfull and very precious plugin. Thanks
Crashed the entire website!!!
Because of badly done sql requests and zero (I mean zero, none, not at all) cache management!This plugin is for website with 3 contents and avoid it at all cost for your business website!For the devel
worx 4 me
worx for me. nice to have.
Enhanced Media Library Reviews
Adds the ability to categorize media
Adds the ability to categorize media. Should be part of WordPress core; not sure why it is not yet.
Disappointed, once great, now abandoned
I was very satisfied with this plugin for years. It did exactly what I needed.This is the first time I leave a one-star review, but I have no choice.I purchased a lifetime PRO license. Now it’s useles
Powerful. Attentive Support too!
I am very pleased with this plug-in, and have used it for several years now. It is very powerful, especially if you design your taxonomy well. I have never needed support because things were not wo
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