CatFolders Document Gallery — WordPress Download Manager Plugin
CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library
by CatFolders · WordPress.org page
CatFolders Document Gallery has 3,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 37,353 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 23, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
CatFolders Document Gallery at a glance
Is CatFolders Document Gallery well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Two customizable layouts: list and grid
- Over 5 file details available:: title, file type, icon, file size, updated date, and download link
- Automatically shows PDF first-page thumbnails
- Supports all standard WordPress media file types
- Fully mobile responsive
- Clean, modern gallery design
- Option to show or hide specific columns
- Built-in file title search box
- Sort files by size, title, file type, or last modified date
- Flexible pagination settings
- Click to preview, open in a popup, or download any file
CatFolders Document Gallery reviews and ratings
14 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Works as Advertised, Responsive Support
I installed the plugin and Corresponding plugin jointly let me call it CatFolders / CatFolders Document Gallery to replace Simple File List which stop working and the author said the problem ( looping - Spinning) was a server problem and would not resolve the problem at the latest release 6.3.11. I had a problem with the PDF’s not sorting correctly but their support team resolved it by supplying a some Snippet code I installed after getting the “snippet code plugin”.
JKOFROTH -
Exceptional Support – Fast, Clear and Professional
I would like to leave a well-deserved 5-star review for the CatFolders support team. The assistance I received was outstanding: fast, clear, and highly professional. They not only helped me solve my issue, but also guided me step by step, providing a practical and effective solution that I was able to replicate on my own across multiple websites. What impressed me the most was their willingness to go the extra mile. They even implemented a custom solution to improve the user experience, making image previews work exactly as needed. Their support is not just reactive, but truly collaborative and solution-oriented. This level of attention and care is rare to find. Highly recommended — both the plugin and, above all, the people behind it. Thank you again for your excellent work!
miranpiscanc -
Easy way to create an organized library
I was looking at manually creating a document library using standard WP blocks, but this plugin made it so much easier! I'm already using CatFolders for my media library and pages organization, so it was an easy decision to try this out. It worked out great! Very easy to add the documents to folders in the media library and then specify which folders are to show in the online library. Saved me loads of time. CatFolders was also very prompt when I had some errors showing in my debug log, fixing it the same day. I really appreciate that level of service.
rvwfreewheelers -
Bait and switch functionality
The plug-in is not really a full plug-in at all just an addon designed for the Pro version of their main plug-in. The functionality for nested folder display is non existent in the "free" version yet is it present in the UI and documentation. No problem with them doing that with a free plug-in but prominently mention that so time is not wasted trying to figure out why something presented as a function in the plug-in won’t actually be available without the pro version. Otherwise it’s just a bait and switch.
Earl_D -
Life Saver! Great support!
What I thought was going to take Hours took only minutes with CatFolder. Archiving 57 years of PDF News Letters (over 240 total). Catfolder’s support team was also great helping me make a small tweak to the search field. This plugin worked seamless with ELEMENTOR!
jjifmeyer -
Awesome Plugin and Support People
The support was amazing from the support group and quick response with helping with a couple of little issues. This plugin is easy to use and amazing and would recommend this plugin to anyone.
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Where CatFolders Document Gallery ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that CatFolders Document Gallery appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Download Manager Plugins | #18 by tag, not in search | #29 | – |
| Best PDF Plugins | #38 by tag, #41 in search | #30 | – |
| Best Gallery Plugins | #41 in search, not tagged | #82 | – |
| Best Video Gallery Plugins | #57 in search, not tagged | #93 | – |
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Details
Display WordPress PDF gallery and file gallery from folders. Comes with a clean, searchable & sortable list/grid layout.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings CatFolders Document Gallery competes in
Tags
- document library
- document management
- documents
- downloads
More from CatFolders
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CatFolders 6,000+ installs
- Version
- 2.0.7
- Last updated
- Aug 23, 2026
- First published
- Sep 19, 2023
- Requires WordPress
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
CatFolders Document Gallery FAQ
What does CatFolders Document Gallery do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, CatFolders Document Gallery offers Two customizable layouts: list and grid, Over 5 file details available:: title, file type, icon, file size, updated date, and download link, Automatically shows PDF first-page thumbnails, Supports all standard WordPress media file types and Fully mobile responsive.
How many active installs does CatFolders Document Gallery have?
WordPress.org reports 3,000+ active installs for CatFolders Document Gallery as of September 7, 2026.
Is CatFolders Document Gallery still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 23, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does CatFolders Document Gallery have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 2 recent support threads for CatFolders Document Gallery are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is CatFolders Document Gallery free?
CatFolders Document Gallery is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does CatFolders Document Gallery rank among Download Manager Plugins?
CatFolders Document Gallery is #29 in the WordPress.org Download Manager Plugins ranking.