What is Catfolders?

Catfolders is a WordPress plugin that can be optionally enabled on Groundplan Sites adds folder organization to your media library. Instead of scrolling through hundreds of unsorted images, you can organize photos, PDFs, and other assets into folders—just like on your computer.

Common uses:

  • Organize photos by production (e.g., separate folders for "Spring 2024 Concert Series" and "Summer Festival")
  • Group assets by website section (Homepage, About Us, Programs)
  • Sort marketing materials by campaign or season
  • Keep headshots, logos, and promotional images separated


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Activating Catfolders

In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins, find "Catfolders" in the list, and click Activate.

Moving Files to Folders

Single file:

  1. In the Media Library, Drag the file over a folder and release.  This works in both Grid and List View.

Multiple files:

  1. Click Bulk select
  2. Select desired files
  3. Drag selection to target folder and release
  4. Press ESC to exit bulk select mode

Uploading Files to Folders

From main media library:

  1. Open the target folder
  2. Drag files/folders from your computer and drop them in

From upload modal:

  1. Switch to Upload files tab
  2. Choose destination folder from dropdown
  3. Drag and drop files from your computer

Deleting and Merging Folders

Important: Deleting a folder does NOT delete the images inside it. Files will move to "Uncategorized" and remain in your media library.

Delete a single folder:

  1. Right-click the folder
  2. Select Delete

Delete multiple folders:

  1. Click Bulk select
  2. Select folders to delete
  3. Click Delete
  4. Click Cancel to exit bulk select mode

Merge folders: To combine two folders, simply drag all files from one folder into another, then delete the empty folder.

Full documentation: https://wpmediafolders.com/docs/features/