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Categorize Media

Categorize Media organizes the Media Library with a folder tree in the sidebar. Drag files into folders and manage folder settings from a modal.

What it does

Section titled “What it does”
  • Folder tree on the Media Library screen.
  • Drag-and-drop assignment of attachments.
  • Create, rename, and update folders from a modal.
  • Safer handling of folder actions and media assignment.

This module used to be labeled Media Categories. Same tool, clearer name.

When to use it

Section titled “When to use it”

Enable it if:

  • You specifically need: Organize your Media library into folders. Sidebar on the media page with folder tree; settings in a modal.
  • You want this Content feature without installing a separate plugin for it.

When not to use it

Section titled “When not to use it”

How to enable it

Section titled “How to enable it”
  1. Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
  2. Open Content or search for Categorize Media.
  3. Toggle Categorize Media on.
  4. Confirm WP PowerSuite Pro is installed and your license is active.

Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.

How to test it

Section titled “How to test it”
  • Confirm Categorize Media is enabled under WP PowerSuite → Modules → Content.
  • Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
  • ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
  • ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings and Pro install/license, then look for another plugin doing the same job.

Troubleshooting

Section titled “Troubleshooting”
  • No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
  • Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
  • Locked / inactive. Install WP PowerSuite Pro beside the free plugin and activate your license.
  • Unexpected side effect. Toggle Categorize Media off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.

Manage with WP-CLI

Section titled “Manage with WP-CLI”

Prefer the command line? You can turn this module on or off with WP-CLI instead of the dashboard:

Terminal window
# Turn the module on
wp powersuite module enable content-folders


# Turn the module off
wp powersuite module disable content-folders


# Check whether it is on, its category, and where its settings live
wp powersuite module get content-folders

Managing more than one site? Add --url=https://example.com to point a command at one site. If this is a Pro module, install WP PowerSuite Pro and activate your license first. New to WP-CLI? See the full command guide.

FAQ

Section titled “FAQ”
What does Categorize Media do?

Organize your Media library into folders. Sidebar on the media page with folder tree; settings in a modal.

Is Categorize Media included in WP PowerSuite Pro?

Yes. Categorize Media ships in the WP PowerSuite Pro add-on. Install Pro beside the free plugin and activate your license.

Does Categorize Media need configuration?

No. It is a simple on/off toggle.

How do I turn Categorize Media off?

Go to WP PowerSuite → Modules, find Categorize Media, and toggle it off.

Developer notes (hooks & filters)

Source: modules/content-folders/module.php, modules/content-folders/views/media-sidebar-folder-item.php, modules/content-folders/views/media-sidebar.php. Boot: display · context: admin, ajax.

Hooks (non-exhaustive): init, add_attachment, ajax_query_attachments_args, wp_ajax_wpps_folders_add, wp_ajax_wpps_folders_update, wp_ajax_wpps_folders_delete, wp_ajax_wpps_folders_settings_save, wp_ajax_wpps_folders_reorder, wp_ajax_wpps_folders_assign_media, admin_enqueue_scripts, load-upload.php, admin_body_class, admin_footer, admin_notices, manage_media_columns, manage_media_custom_column.

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