One free WordPress plugin to replace ten
This free WordPress media folders plugin includes drag-and-drop folder management, duplicate posts, custom login URL, maintenance mode, media replace, classic editor, dashboard widgets, and 9 Elementor extensions — all in one lightweight package. No account needed, no hidden costs.
Why pay for WordPress media folders when DailyBuddy gives them free?
Plugins like FileBird charge up to €39 for unlimited folders. Others like Real Media Library or Premio Folders lock their best features behind paid tiers. DailyBuddy gives you unlimited drag-and-drop media folders — completely free. No folder limits, no premium upsells.
And that’s just one of 24 modules. Here’s what you’d normally need separate plugins for:
| DailyBuddy | Separate Plugins | |
|---|---|---|
| Media Folders | ✔ Free & unlimited | FileBird — Free (10 folders) / €39 Pro |
| Duplicate Posts | ✔ Free | Yoast Duplicate Post — Free |
| Custom Login URL | ✔ Free | WPS Hide Login — Free |
| Maintenance Mode | ✔ Free | SeedProd — Free / $39+ Pro |
| Media Replace | ✔ Free | Enable Media Replace — Free |
| Classic Editor | ✔ Free | Classic Editor — Free |
| Dashboard Widgets | ✔ Free (6 widgets) | Multiple plugins — Varies |
| Elementor Extensions | ✔ Free (9 widgets) | Essential Addons — Free / $39+ Pro |
| Language Detection | ✔ Free | Custom code — Developer costs |
| Plugins to update | 1 | Up to 9 |
| Potential conflicts | 0 | Multiple |
| Cost | €0 — forever | Up to €100+/year |
Based on publicly available pricing at wordpress.org and vendor websites.
See this free WordPress media folders plugin in action
What's inside this free WordPress media folders plugin
WordPress Tools (9 modules)
Content Folders
Drag-and-drop folder management for posts, pages, and media. Create, rename, and nest folders. Unlimited and free.
Duplicate Posts/Pages
One-click duplication of any post or page, including all metadata.
Custom Login URL
Change your default wp-login.php to any slug you want. Better security in one click.
Maintenance Mode
Show a branded maintenance page to visitors while you work on your site. Admins always see the live site.
Media Replace
Swap media files without breaking any links or references. The URL stays the same.
Classic Editor
Switch back to TinyMCE if Gutenberg isn't for you. Works for all post types.
AI Bot Signals
Control how AI crawlers handle your content through robots.txt and meta directives.
Dashboard Access Control
Restrict dashboard areas based on user roles and capabilities.
TranslatePress Language Detection
Detect browser language and show a popup, hello bar, or redirect to the matching language version. Works with TranslatePress, GDPR-friendly.
Dashboard Widgets (6 modules)
Quick Notes
Personal notes and to-do lists directly in your dashboard.
Quick Stats
Posts, users, comments, and media counts at a glance.
Recent Activity
Latest content changes with timestamps and direct links.
Security Monitor
General security status and system information.
Server & Performance Check
PHP version, memory limit, database version, disk usage, and system health.
User Activity
Recent user activity and currently active users in the admin area.
Elementor Extensions (9 modules)
Advanced Accordion
Multiple layouts, numbering, icons, and styling options.
Advanced Tabs
Multiple design styles, icon support, scheduled tabs, and Elementor templates.
Content Timeline
Horizontal or vertical timeline with dynamic posts and custom content.
Filterable Gallery
Image galleries with multiple layouts, search, and lightbox.
FlipBox
Animated flip box for front/back content presentation.
Logo Carousel
Responsive logo slider with configurable animation.
Product Card
Product-style widget with badges, countdowns, and CTAs.
Content Switcher
Toggle between two content sections (e.g. pricing tables).
Mega Menu
Full-featured mega menu with Elementor template support.
process steps
Displays step-by-step processes and workflows with customizable icons, titles, descriptions, and connectors.
Part of the DailyBuddy productivity platform
This plugin is free and works completely on its own. But it’s also part of DailyBuddy — an all-in-one productivity platform for small teams. If you need more than WordPress tools, check out Projects for project management, Tasks for to-do lists, Send for secure file transfer, Favorites for bookmark management, or PDF Tools to edit documents directly in your browser. One plan, all apps included. See all plans. You can download DailyBuddy from wordpress.org for free.
Frequently asked questions about this free WordPress media folders plugin
Yes. Every feature is free — no premium tiers, no locked modules, no upsells. All updates come through wordpress.org at no cost.
Yes. The Content Folders module offers unlimited drag-and-drop folder management for posts, pages, and media — completely free. FileBird limits the free version to 10 folders.
No. Every module only loads when enabled. Unused features remain completely inactive. One plugin with 5 active modules is lighter than 5 separate plugins.
Yes. Only the 9 Elementor extensions require Elementor. All dashboard widgets and WordPress tools work independently.
Yes. The Media Replace module lets you upload a new file to replace an existing one. All links, embeds, and references keep working because the URL stays the same.
Enable the Custom Login URL module, choose a new slug in the settings, and the default wp-login.php is no longer accessible. No coding required.
Yes. The maintenance page loads before WordPress fully initializes, so it works with most caching plugins. Logged-in admins always see the normal site.



