Custom Upload Folders
Organize your uploaded files in custom folders. Available options: by Year-Month-Day, File Type, Post ID or Author Display Name.
3.7(3 reviews)
·20 active installs·Updated 12 years agoAs of April 2026, Custom Upload Folders is a WordPress ftp plugin with 20 active installations and a 3.7/5 rating from 3 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.3+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 12 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: File Manager.
3.7/53 reviews
20active installs
3.0K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013
Overview
Adds a new option in the Media Settings page to select a different folder organization for your uploads.
Simply visit your /wp-admin/options-media.php page and select the desired folder structure.
Important: Not tested in Multisite.
Acknowledgements
Based on the following WordPress Answers
- Organize uploads by year, month and day
- How Can I Organize the Uploads Folder by Slug (or ID, or FileType, or Author)?
Localizations
- Português
- Español
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.3+ requiredTested up to 3.5.2 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
Version 1.2
- Fixed typo in plugin URL. Props to GermanKiwi.
- Updated translations.
Version 1.1
- Bug fix: better handling of the option
Add Year-Month to the subfolder -> /custom-folder/year-month/
Version 1.0
- Plugin launched
Contributors
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