=== HappyFiles - WordPress Media Categories === Contributors: codeer Tags: media categories, media folders, media library, media manager, file manager, image folders, categories, folders, media, organize Requires at least: 3.0 Tested up to: 5.3.2 Requires PHP: 5.4 Stable tag: trunk License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Organize your entire media library via drag & drop in nestable categories. == Description == Organize your entire media library via drag & drop in nestable categories. Arrange thousands of files as you would do on your computer. Create, rename, delete, and nest your categories to your liking. Drag and drop your files (image, audio, video, etc.) individually or in bulk into a category or move file(s) between categories. Instant refresh when navigating between categories, and when adding, renaming, and deleting categories or files. Assign a category when uploading files. Integrates seamlessly with Gutenberg, the Classic Editor, and the most popular page builders: * Elementor * Divi * Beaver Builder * Visual Composer (WP Bakery) > This free version of HappyFiles let's you manage up to 10 media categories. [Upgrade to HappyFiles Pro](https://happyfiles.io/#download?utm_source=wp&utm_medium=repo) to manage unlimited categories. == Frequently Asked Questions == = How many media categories can I create and manage? = The free version of HappyFiles allows you to categorize unlimited files, but creation and management of categories is limited to 10. If you need to manage more than 10 media categories please [upgrade to HappyFiles Pro](https://happyfiles.io/#download?utm_source=wp&utm_medium=repo). The Pro version also comes with premium support. = Does HappyFiles modify my files or folders? = No. HappyFiles does not create any actual folders, but instead takes advantage of taxonomy terms. The relationship between files and categories is set in your database, not on your server. = Can I use HappyFiles on more than 1 domain? = Yes. You can use HappyFiles Free & Pro on all your domains. = Where can I find a live demo of HappyFiles? = Please visit [https://happyfiles.io](https://happyfiles.io/?utm_source=wp&utm_medium=repo) = Does the media categorization have any effect on the frontend? = No. Your files and their paths are untouched and remain exactly the same. == Installation == Get HappyFiles up and running in less than a minute using the automatic installtion. = Automatic installation = 1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to the **Plugins** menu and click on **Add New**. 2. Type **HappyFiles** into the search field and hit enter. 3. Once you've found our plugin, click **Install Now**. After the installation is complete, click **Activate**. = Manual installation (via FTP) = 1. Visit [https://wordpress.org/plugins/happyfiles/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/happyfiles/) and click the blue **Download** button. 2. Once downloaded unzip the **happyfiles.zip** file. 3. Log in to your server via FTP and upload the unpacked **happyfiles** folder into the */wp-content/plugins/* directory. 4. Go to your WordPress dashboard, click to the **Plugins** menu and activate the *HappyFiles* plugin. Once the plugin is activated the category sidebar is added to your media library and all media modals. HappyFiles does not create any actual folders, but instead takes advantage of taxonomy terms.