WP Media Directories
WP Media Directories vs FileBird
FileBird excels at virtual organization without moving files. WP Media Directories is for teams that want real directories and disk/library alignment inside the native UI.
FileBird organizes media with virtual folders in the database. WP Media Directories uses real directories under your upload basedir. The two folder UIs cannot run together.
| FileBird | WP Media Directories | |
|---|---|---|
| Folder model | Virtual (DB) | Physical (disk) |
| Native library tree | Yes | Yes |
| Upload into real dir | No (typical) | Yes |
| OS Replace/Copy dialog | — | Yes |
| Fast / Rewrite moves | N/A (virtual) | Yes |
| Reconcile disk | Limited/N/A | Yes |
| Coexistence | — | Hard conflict (choose one UI) |
Questions, answered plainly
Can I run FileBird and WP Media Directories together?+
No. Pick one folder UI. WP Media Directories will not mount if FileBird is active.
Will FileBird folders convert automatically?+
Not in v1. You rebuild physical Folders. Files on disk are not deleted by switching.
WP Media Directories
Ready for physical folders?
Full product on every plan. Physical folders in the Media Library you already use.