how to remove useless empty folders in media library

  • A thing, apparently simple, for which I never found a solution is to delete the empty folders in media library. Long time ago I installed a plugin that creates custom folders in media library, but there is no way to remove the unused ones, once created. The only solution is to delete them via FTP, but f.e. there is a folder “2019” (the year of its creation) which returns even if deleted. Which is the script that creates the folders, how to tweak it? Thanks.

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  • The only solution is to delete them via FTP, but f.e. there is a folder “2019” (the year of its creation) which returns even if deleted. Which is the script that creates the folders, how to tweak it?

    Hi @mrosfy just to confirm this is a folder that was created by the plugin in 2019. Would you mind sharing the plugins name?

    FYI this is something that the plugin developers should be able to assist with since they have more information about how the plugin works and its code files. However, I am happy to provide any information that might be useful.

    Thread Starter Mauro Vicariotto

    (@mrosfy)

    Hi Thelma, thank you for your reply.
    Yes, this is the point:
    the plugin is out to date because last version does no longer match with my theme.

    Even if outdated the plugin works well and it is useful:

    Author: Katsushi Kawamori

    Plugin: Organize Media Library by Folders
    Version: 6.45
    Link: https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/organize-media-library/

    At that time the same author made a plugin that probably was to delete the folders
    but it never worked, and now his site says that it is no longer valid.

    Plugin: Extend Media Upload
    Version: 1.10
    Link: https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/extend-media-upload/

    Hi @mrosfy this forum is only for getting help with issues that might arise while using the 2017 theme. The best place to get help with the plugin would be with the developers, I am sorry to hear that they’re not able to provide this.

    Nevertheless, I will try and see if there is any way I can help. From what you have explained it seems like the plugin was designed to also include this 2019 folder when it is in use, not sure if that was the intended behavior or a bug.

    So when you delete the folder what needs to happen for the folder to come back? Does this happen when you try to use the plugin?

    Thread Starter Mauro Vicariotto

    (@mrosfy)

    Yes Thelma, when I delete the folder(s) via FTP then reopen WP admin they “magically reappear”: it must be an instruction in plugin php to create such framework (crazy).

    I see, I am afraid this is something that you will have to check the plugin’s code this is not something you can get assistance with on this forum
    You can try to use another plugin that is being maintained but the author.

    Thread Starter Mauro Vicariotto

    (@mrosfy)

    for me important is to know from you that such instructions do not come from WP theme but from the plugin … if so I manage to amend the php of the plugin, thx

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