Media Categories
Media Categories Organize your Media library into folders. Sidebar on the media page with folder tree; settings in a modal.
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Organize your Media library into folders. Sidebar on the media page with folder tree; settings in a modal.
- Adds or changes columns in WordPress list tables.
- Simple on/off toggle - no settings panel.
- Categorize Media.
- All Folders.
- Edit Folder.
- Update Folder.
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”- Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
- Open Content or search for “Media Categories”.
- Toggle Media Categories on.
- Confirm your WP PowerSuite license is active.
Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.
How to test it
Section titled “How to test it”- Confirm Media Categories 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 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. Activate a valid WP PowerSuite license.
- Unexpected side effect. Toggle Media Categories off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.
What does Media Categories do?
Organize your Media library into folders. Sidebar on the media page with folder tree; settings in a modal.
Does Media Categories require a PRO license?
Yes. Media Categories is a PRO module and needs an active WP PowerSuite license.
Does Media Categories need configuration?
No. It is a simple on/off toggle.
How do I turn Media Categories off?
Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Media Categories, 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.