Choose which taxonomy organizes media

WP MCM Premium extends WordPress media category management. In the settings, select standard post categories, the dedicated MCM media taxonomy, or a custom media taxonomy already used by attachments. The available choices reflect taxonomies on the site, including those assigned to attachments by other plugins. Define the media categories, then toggle assignments individually or in bulk from the Media Library.

List and Grid views can filter media by taxonomy and folder. Hierarchical folders help arrange files, and an option can place uploaded files in physical folder subdirectories. You can also set a default category: enable the setting and choose a category, and it is assigned when an attachment with no category is added or edited. The shortcode uses that default to filter displayed attachments.

Set visitor access and gallery filters

Premium lets you allow or disallow customers from managing media. Per-user filters are available in Media Library views and when media is shown through a block or shortcode.

Use the WPMCM Gallery block to filter media in galleries on posts and pages. For shortcode-based galleries, the existing shortcode process can use the WPMCM Gallery block layout to filter and present media.

Export category and attachment information

Export MCM categories and attachment information filtered by user. WP Importer can process exported information, including on websites without WP MCM Premium installed.

Set up media categories and folders

Install and activate WP MCM Premium, then open its settings and select the taxonomy for media. Define categories and assign them individually or in bulk from the Media Library. Configure hierarchical folders or physical folder subdirectories if needed. Add the WPMCM Gallery block or use the existing shortcode workflow, then apply the relevant taxonomy, folder, and user filters.