Wordpress uploads media to one pre-set folder. Relocate Upload lets you switch media to other folders.
As of April 2026, Relocate Upload is a WordPress move plugin with 100 active installations and a 3.4/5 rating from 7 reviews. It has been downloaded 14K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2008. Last updated 6 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Media File Renamer: Rename for better….
Relocate Upload lets you specify folders, and adds a menu to the Media Library (and Edit Media admin page) that lets you switch media items between these folders and WPs default upload location.
When creating new folders,
| WordPress | 2.8+ requiredTested up to 5.3.21 |
| PHP | false+ required |
0.24.1 – Tested compatibility up to WordPress Version 4.7
Added code changes thanks to Ciprian Tepes which included fixing a path issue and making it work with multisite.
0.24 – Tested compatibility up to WordPress Version 4.2.4
Fixed several path issues.
Added generic “FAIL” message instead of not reporting anything.
Create folder using WordPress “wp_mkdir_p” function and should set permissions t…
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