Title: MedienUpload Lite
Author: Markus Fröndhoff
Published: <strong>27 Luulyo, 2026</strong>
Last modified: 10 Sebteembar, 2026

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# MedienUpload Lite

 Qore [Markus Fröndhoff](https://profiles.wordpress.org/markusfroendhoff/)

[Soo Rog](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/medienupload-lite.1.2.7.zip)

 * [Faahfaahin](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/#description)
 * [Dibu-eegisyo](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/#reviews)
 *  [Rakibaad](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/#installation)
 * [Horumarinta](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/#developers)

 [Taageero](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/medienupload-lite/)

## Sharraxaad

MedienUpload Lite extends the WordPress Media Library with practical folder management:

 * **Real server folders** – Each folder is created under `wp-content/uploads/medienupload-
   lite/`
 * **Custom names** – Folders can be named freely and nested
 * **Automatic date structure** – Uploads are stored in `Year/Month` subfolders (
   e.g. `2026/07/`)
 * **Media Library integration** – Folder sidebar in the media picker and on the
   upload page
 * **Active upload folder** – Choose where new uploads are saved
 * **Fully usable free** – No quotas, no locked features, no license key required
 * **Translations** – Contribute via [translate.wordpress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/medienupload-lite/)

#### Looking for Pro features?

Need a custom storage location, Move selected, physical relocation, and flexible
date folders? **MedienUpload Pro** is available separately at [plugins.froendhoff.com](https://plugins.froendhoff.com/MU/).

Lite works completely on its own. Pro is an optional add-on and is not required.

#### License

This plugin is licensed under the **GNU General Public License v2 or later (GPLv2
+)**.

## Rakibaad

 1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install via Plugins  Add 
    New
 2. Activate **MedienUpload Lite**
 3. Open Media – the folder sidebar appears on the left
 4. Optional status tools: Settings  MedienUpload Lite

## SBI

### Where are files physically stored?

Under `wp-content/uploads/medienupload-lite/{folder-name}/{Year}/{Month}/filename.
jpg`

### Do I need a license key?

No. Lite is fully functional without any license or purchase.

### Can I move existing media into folders?

New uploads are assigned to the active folder automatically. Moving existing files
with the Pro move-selected action and physical relocation is available in MedienUpload
Pro.

### What happens when a folder is renamed?

The physical directory is renamed and stored file paths of affected media are updated.

### What permissions are required?

Users need the WordPress `upload_files` capability.

### How can I support development?

On the settings page you will find a PayPal donate button. You can also upgrade 
to MedienUpload Pro.

## Dibu-eegisyo

Ma jiraan wax dibu-eegis ah oo ku saabsan kaabahan.

## Ka-qaybgalayaasha & Horumariyayaasha

“MedienUpload Lite” waa softiweer il furan. Dadka soo socda ayaa wax ku biiriyay
kaabahan.

Ka-qaybgalayaasha

 *   [ Markus Fröndhoff ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/markusfroendhoff/)

“MedienUpload Lite” waxaa lagu tarjumay 2 luqadood. Way ku mahadsan yihiin [turjumaannada](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/medienupload-lite/contributors)
ka-qaybqaadashadooda.

[Ku tarjun “MedienUpload Lite” luqaddaada.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/medienupload-lite)

### Ma xiisaynaysaa horumarinta?

[Baadh koodka](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/medienupload-lite/), fiiri
[bakhaarka SVN](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/medienupload-lite/), ama iska 
qor [diiwaanka horumarinta](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/medienupload-lite/)
adigoo adeegsanaya [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/medienupload-lite/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Isbeddellada

#### 1.2.7

 * Documentation: Pro feature marketing no longer mentions drag & drop (custom storage
   location, Move selected, physical relocation instead).
 * Note: Pro storage path filters (`medienupload_base_path`, `medienupload_base_url`)
   shipped in 1.2.6.

#### 1.2.6

 * Fix: selecting a folder in grid view no longer reloads the Media Library and 
   loses the folder filter.
 * Pro can override the media base directory via filters (`medienupload_base_path`,`
   medienupload_base_url`).

#### 1.2.5

 * Fix: Media folders UI no longer appears on unrelated admin screens (e.g. Yoast)
   that only load the media picker.

#### 1.2.4

 * Plugin Check: use WP_Filesystem for directory migration; silence one-time meta_key
   migration notices

#### 1.2.3

 * Review: rename short mu_ option/meta/request keys to medienupload_
 * Review: REST permission checks for folder modify/assign; namespace medienupload-
   lite/v1
 * Review: safer upload base path (no WP_CONTENT_DIR fallback); admin page slug 
   medienupload-lite
 * Review: remove bundled language files (translations via translate.wordpress.org)
 * Migration: options, taxonomy, meta keys, and uploads/medienupload  medienupload-
   lite

#### 1.2.2

 * Plugin Check: translators comment, WP_Filesystem usage, textdomain loading for
   wordpress.org

#### 1.2.1

 * Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 7.1
 * Fix: Text domain matches plugin slug (medienupload-lite)

#### 1.2.0

 * Rebranded as MedienUpload Lite for wordpress.org
 * Removed custom update feed and remote license/support nag (updates via wordpress.
   org)
 * Added extension hooks for MedienUpload Pro
 * English UI with German translation

#### 1.1.4

 * Maintenance release before Lite split

#### 1.0.9

 * Improved media library UI: clear upload guidance, upload target display, two-
   column layout

#### 1.0.8

 * Fix: Upload to selected folder works again (Plupload parameter + folder assignment)

#### 1.0.7

 * Fix: Critical error after activation resolved (infinite loop in wp_upload_dir
   with saved folder)

#### 1.0.6

 * Fix: Critical error right after activation resolved (safe activation, stable 
   bootstrap)

#### 1.0.5

 * Fix: Critical error when uploading images to folders (infinite loop in wp_upload_dir
   resolved)

#### 1.0.4

 * Fix: Base folder uploads/medienupload/ is created automatically
 * New: “Repair folders” button in settings

#### 1.0.3

 * Fix: No more mu_folder_id in the browser address bar

#### 1.0.2

 * Fix: Critical error when creating folders resolved

#### 1.0.1

 * Fix: REST API paths in the Media Library – folder sidebar works again

#### 1.0.0

 * Initial release
 * Custom media folders with physical directory structure
 * Automatic year/month subfolders on upload
 * REST API for folder management
 * Media Library sidebar

## Meta

 *  Version **1.2.7**
 *  Last updated **12 saac kahor**
 *  Active installations **In ka yar 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.0 ama ka sareeya **
 *  Tested up to **7.1**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 ama ka sareeya **
 *  Languages
 * [Dutch](https://nl.wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/), [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/),
   and [German](https://de.wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/).
 *  [Ku tarjun luqaddaada](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/medienupload-lite)
 * Tags
 * [folders](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/folders/)[media](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media/)
   [media library](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/media-library/)[organization](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/organization/)
   [upload](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/upload/)
 *  [Aragti Sare](https://so.wordpress.org/plugins/medienupload-lite/advanced/)

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## Ka-qaybgalayaasha

 *   [ Markus Fröndhoff ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/markusfroendhoff/)

## Taageero

Ma heysaa waxaad dhahdo? Caawimaad ma u baahan tahay?

 [Eeg madasha taageerada](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/medienupload-lite/)