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WP Original Media Path

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Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

WP Original Media Path Review - In-Depth Analysis

Change the location for the uploads folder for WordPress.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.76/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 38+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to change the location of the uploads folder in WordPress. It addresses the removal of fields in the media settings that previously defined the upload location.

Once activated, the plugin will add two values in the database that you can modify later. Please note that this plugin does not retroactively affect images that have already been uploaded.

For installation instructions, follow the provided link to migrate your old images. This extension is not compatible with WordPress multisite.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Original Media Path stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for managing media upload paths in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly rated for ease of use and effectiveness.
Allows customization of media upload paths.
Supports expert mode for advanced path configurations.
Lightweight and focused on a specific functionality.
Well-maintained with recent security fixes.

Weaknesses

Does not support uploading to remote servers.
Limited functionality compared to broader media management plugins.
No multisite support currently.
Has had a low-severity security vulnerability in the past.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 38 users, the plugin is overwhelmingly praised for its simplicity and functionality, though a small minority expressed dissatisfaction.

Positive highlights

'Very helpful plugin!' — daniel
'Super easy and does the job perfectly.' — Aldoseri
'Gets the job done. Super easy to use.' — towerss
'Useful plugin with proper configuration.' — n381
'Very nice plugin-wish it worked with multisite.' — nerko69

Common complaints

Only allows uploading images on the same server, no remote server support.

Weaknesses

Limited to same-server uploads only.
No multisite compatibility.
Past security vulnerability (stored XSS) though fixed.
Settings can be tricky when using subdomains outside WP directory.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward, reliable way to customize media upload paths within the same server environment and prefer a lightweight plugin without extra features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring remote server uploads, multisite WordPress setups, or advanced media management features beyond path customization.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers full functionality for customizing media upload paths on the same server, including an expert mode for advanced configurations.

Final Verdict

WP Original Media Path is a highly effective and easy-to-use plugin that fulfills a niche need for customizing media upload paths on the same server. Its strong user ratings reflect its reliability and simplicity, making it a valuable tool for users with straightforward requirements.

However, its lack of remote upload support and multisite compatibility limits its appeal for more complex setups. The plugin had a minor security issue that has been addressed, but users should remain aware. Overall, it is a solid choice for those seeking focused functionality without extra bloat.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Original Media Path plugin.

media

uploads folder

path

FAQ

Unfortunately not. Because WordPress is able to handle the file uploads directly.
This plugin is only used to mount a mirror subdomains on WordPress installation or change the location of file uploads.