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Real Media Library
Real Media Library by devowl GmbH is a WordPress plugin that brings folders to your media library. You sort images, videos, audio, PDFs and other files into folders, subfolders, collections and galleries with drag and drop, so finding a file takes less digging.
- Version
- 4.23.7
- Released
- Sep 29, 2026
- Developer
- devowl GmbH
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Real Media Library 4.23.7
Version 4.23.7 · Sep 29, 2026
Latest
- FixedBind Real Media Library attachment filter listener once per tree.
- FixedIgnore gallery editor sort events in Real Media Library attachment sortable.
- FixedKeep media modal select button label after upload.
- FixedSkip Real Media Library scripts in Divi 4 Theme Builder to avoid React 16 useId crash.
- FixedKeep Real Custom Post Order sortable when the Real Category Management tree mounts.
- FixedAllow Multisite license save when another site is already licensed.
- FixedHandle featureFlags as objects or arrays in License and LicenseActivation classes.
- FixedSkip the language-pack and source-map offload when nothing was built.
What it does
The default WordPress media library is one long list, and once a site holds hundreds of uploads, locating a specific image or document gets slow. This plugin adds a folder tree to the media library you already use. You can create as many folders and nested subfolders as you need, then drag files into them one at a time or select several and move them together. The interface stays inside the native media screen, so the way you upload and insert files does not change.
It suits anyone who handles a lot of media: bloggers with years of post images, designers keeping client assets apart, or teams sharing one site. Collections and galleries let you group related files for use in posts and pages. On multi-user sites, you can decide which user roles can access and manage particular folders. It also works with images, video, audio and PDF files alike, so all of your site's uploads can live in one organized structure.
Best for
- Bloggers with large archives of post images
- Designers and agencies managing client media assets
- Multi-author sites that need folder permissions
Features
Drag-and-drop folder sorting
Move media files into folders by dragging them in the media library, which makes sorting a cluttered collection a quick, visual task.
Unlimited folders and subfolders
Build a folder structure that matches how you work, with as many folders and nested subfolders as your files need.
Collections and galleries
Group related media into collections or galleries so they are easier to reach and simpler to present inside posts and pages.
Works in the native media library
The folder tree appears within the standard WordPress media interface, so your usual upload and insert routine stays the same.
Support for many file types
Organize images along with videos, audio files, PDFs and other common media formats, keeping every upload in one structure.
Role-based folder permissions
Set which user roles can access and manage specific folders, which helps teams share a site without stepping on each other's files.
Bulk select and move
Select multiple files at once and move them to a chosen folder in one step instead of handling each file separately.
Real Media Library older versions
- 4.23.4Aug 312 fixes
- 4.23.0Aug 181 new, 8 improvements
- 4.22.82Jul 21 new, 7 improvements
- 4.22.79May 28
- 4.22.76May 11
- 4.22.75May 7
- 4.22.72Mar 26
- 4.22.67Feb 6
- 4.22.62Jan 6
- 4.22.60Dec 2, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
65 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about Real Media Library
Does this replace the WordPress media library?
No. It works inside the native WordPress media library interface and adds a folder tree to it. You keep uploading and inserting files the way you normally do, with the added ability to sort them into folders, subfolders, collections and galleries.
Can I organize files other than images?
Yes. Along with images, you can sort videos, audio files, PDFs and other common media formats into folders, so all of your site's uploads can sit in the same organized structure.
Can I control which team members see certain folders?
Yes. The plugin supports multiple users with permissions, letting you define which user roles can access and manage specific folders. This is handy when several people work in the same media library.
Is there a limit on how many folders I can create?
The plugin lets you create unlimited folders and nested subfolders, so you can build a structure as broad or as detailed as your media collection requires.
Is Real Media Library free?
The code of Real Media Library is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Real Media Library is this?
Version 4.23.7, released Sep 29, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Real Media Library?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Real Media Library automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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