*** Simple Media Library Folders Changelog *** 4.2 - Sep 14, 2026 * Added: Sticky folders panel (can be helpful when working with a lot of media files in the WordPress media library) * Improved the folder creation UI * Added: French translation * Performance improvements (significant for large media libraries) * Fixed: A PHP notice related to importing folders from the Real Media Library plugin 4.1.1 - Aug 31, 2026 * Fixed: An issue when a page refresh was sometimes required for a newly added folder to appear * Fixed: An issue when the parent folder dropdown select was not properly updated when a folder was added, edited, or removed without a page refresh * Some CSS styles improvements for WordPress 7.1+ 4.1 - Aug 18, 2026 * Added: It is now possible to assign folders using checkboxes in the media modal; new folders can also be added there on the fly * Added: Creating or editing folders now happens completely without a page refresh * Fixed: An issue when creating new terms for a custom taxonomy via the taxonomy meta box * Fixed: An issue when Showing X of X media items text was not properly updated when moving a media file between folders * Fixed: An issue with filter CSS styles in WordPress 7.1+ 4.0.1 - Jul 21, 2026 * Added: smlf_folders_taxonomy_base filter hook, which allows you to assign a custom taxonomy name for folders * Fixed: An issue when default capabilities for folders were not automatically assigned for every site when the plugin was network activated in a WordPress Multisite network * Fixed: An issue when using together with Multisite Shared Media Library when folders from a wrong sub-site were displayed in the dropdown in Media > Add Media File * Fixed: An issue when folder selection was displayed when uploading media, even for users without the assign_folders capability 4.0 - May 17, 2026 * Added: Folders for custom post types * Added: Capability settings for default and custom user roles * Added: A search field (it can search for folders instantly, every time you type a character) * Added: A button, which allows you to download files from any folder as a ZIP archive * Added: A new option which allows you to decide how to calculate folder counts (whether to include child folders or not) * Added: A checkbox in the Screen Options, which allows you to instantly show or hide the folders sidebar * Added: More third-party media folders plugins are available for import * Fixed: Support for all admin color schemes * Fixed: An issue with media count calculation when using it together with the network media library, and after switching the main site that was used for the library * Fixed: Some issues with CSS styles in WordPress 7.0 3.3 - Mar 14, 2026 * Added: Subfolders now support up to 5 levels deep * Fixed: An issue in media modals when using folders together with network media library * Performance improvements 3.2 - Jan 14, 2026 * Added: It is now possible to use arrows to expand/collapse subfolders 3.1 - Jan 5, 2026 * Added: Functions to simplify folder management in PHP, documentation: https://rudrastyh.com/support/media-library-folders-function-reference * Added: Spanish translation * Usability improvements 3.0 - Nov 28, 2025 * Added: It is now possible to display folders in media modals (can be activated in settings) * Added: RTL support * Translation improvements * Performance improvements * Bug fixes 2.1.1 - Oct 28, 2025 * Minor bug fixes and improvements 2.1 - Oct 5, 2025 * Fixed: An issue when media counts were not always displayed correctly when using folders with Multisite Shared Media Library * Fixed: A compatibility issue with the Smush by WPMU DEV plugin 2.0 - Sep 20, 2025 * Added: It is now possible to restrict folder access for specific users or user roles * Added: An option, which, when activated, allows you to also delete media files inside a folder when you delete this folder * Added: You can choose any specific folder (or a previously selected folder) that should be opened by default 1.4.1 - Sep 15, 2025 * Fixed: An issue with third-level child folders 1.4 - Aug 29, 2025 * Added: It is now possible to display media library folders in list view (can be activated in settings) * Minor bug fixes and usability improvements 1.3 - Aug 3, 2025 * Added: It is now also possible to import folders from: Real Media Library, Wicked Folders, Happyfiles, and Filebird 1.2 - Jul 24, 2025 * Added: A tool which allows you to import media library folders from other plugins 1.1 - Jul 15, 2025 * Added: Folder sorting (alphabetically and by media count) * Fixed: An issue when editing existing folders 1.0 - May 23, 2025 * Initial release