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WordPress Real Media Library
WordPress Real Media Library is a plugin by devowl GmbH that adds folders, collections and galleries to the media library inside your WordPress dashboard.
Product facts
- Version
- 4.23.7
- Released
- 30 September 2026
- Type
- Plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.49 on its own
Overview
A default media library gets hard to use once it holds hundreds of images, videos and PDFs. Files pile up in one long list, and finding a single one means scrolling or searching. This plugin gives that library a folder structure, so each file sits where you expect it.
You create folders and nested subfolders, then drag files into them. Related items can be grouped into collections or galleries for use in posts and pages. It works inside the familiar WordPress media interface, and different user roles can be given access to folders based on permissions you define. It suits blogs, portfolios, online stores and team-run sites.
Features
- Drag-and-drop folder management: Sort media files by dragging them into folders. The interface sits inside your WordPress dashboard, so organizing files feels like a natural part of the media library.
- Unlimited folders and subfolders: Build the structure you need with as many folders as you want, including nested subfolders, so you can categorize media in as much detail as your site requires.
- Collections and galleries: Group related media files into collections or galleries. This makes them easier to find and simpler to present within your posts or pages.
- Works in the media library: The plugin runs within the native WordPress media library interface, so you keep your existing workflow and manage folders where you already handle files.
- Support for many media types: Organize images, videos, audio files, PDFs and other common media formats together, so every kind of file can live in one organized place.
- Multi-user permissions: Let different user roles access and manage folders based on permissions you define, which helps teams share a media library without everyone seeing everything.
- Bulk select and move: Select several files at once and move them into a folder in one step, which saves time when you are tidying a large library.
- Page builder compatibility: The plugin is described as compatible with page builders and other popular WordPress plugins, so media organization can fit alongside the tools you already use.
Best for
- Bloggers managing many images and videos
- Designers and content creators with large media libraries
- Teams sharing a WordPress media library by role
Changelog
Version 4.23.7 — 29 September 2026
- Fixed Bind Real Media Library attachment filter listener once per tree.
- Fixed Ignore gallery editor sort events in Real Media Library attachment sortable.
- Fixed Keep media modal select button label after upload.
- Fixed Skip Real Media Library scripts in Divi 4 Theme Builder to avoid React 16 useId crash.
- Fixed Keep Real Custom Post Order sortable when the Real Category Management tree mounts.
- Fixed Allow Multisite license save when another site is already licensed.
- Fixed Handle featureFlags as objects or arrays in License and LicenseActivation classes.
- Fixed Skip the language-pack and source-map offload when nothing was built.
Earlier versions
- 4.23.4 (31 August 2026): 2 fixed
- 4.23.0 (18 August 2026): 1 new, 8 improved
- 4.22.82 (2 July 2026): 1 new, 7 improved
FAQ
Is WordPress Real Media Library free?
The code of WordPress Real Media Library is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. Buy GPL is a paid service: a plan or a purchase of WordPress Real Media Library gives you the download and its updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of WordPress Real Media Library is this?
Version 4.23.7, released 30 September 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them.
How do I update WordPress Real Media Library?
Install Buy GPL Updater on your site and paste your key from My Account. It installs new versions of WordPress Real Media Library for you.






