Description
Central Media Library For Network Websites enables all subsites in a WordPress multisite network to access and use a shared, centralized media library. This helps prevent media duplication, simplifies media management, and keeps your network more organized.
Features
- Share a single media library across the entire network.
- Prevent duplicate uploads across subsites.
- Lightweight and easy to configure.
- Newly uploaded media becomes available network-wide.
- Works in both Grid View and List View.
- Compatible with featured images.
- Compatible with Elementor and Elementor Pro.
- Designed specifically for WordPress multisite networks.
- Developer-friendly and extendable.
Credits
Developed by Kirtikumar Solanki.
Donations welcome via PayPal.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/central-media-library-for-network-websites/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress dashboard. - Network Activate the plugin via the Plugins menu in your multisite network dashboard.
- That’s it! All subsites will now use the central media library from the main site.
FAQ
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Does this plugin work on single-site WordPress installs?
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No. This plugin is built exclusively for WordPress multisite networks.
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Which site is used as the central media library?
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The main (primary) site of the network acts as the central media hub.
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Will this affect existing media files on subsites?
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No. Existing files on subsites remain untouched. Only new uploads are directed to the central library.
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Can subsites upload new media files?
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Yes. Newly uploaded media becomes available in the central library and can be reused across subsites.
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Is the plugin compatible with Elementor or page builders?
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Yes. The plugin includes fixes for Elementor and Elementor Pro compatibility.
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Does it support featured images?
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Yes. Media can be selected and used as featured images without issues.
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Does it work with List View in the Media Library?
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Yes. List View and Grid View are both supported.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Central Media Library For Network Websites” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Interested in development?
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Changelog
1.2.0
- Fixed plugin naming issues.
- Added an update backup warning for safer upgrades.
1.1.9
- Updated readme and compatibility text for Central Media Manager for Multisite.
- Added safe attachment metadata handling for propagated central media items.
- Improved media modal preview support for network sites.
- Removed legacy type filter from the central library UI to simplify the site experience.
- Added a backup warning for safe updates.
- Added UI management from the admin side and network settings.
- Added a Central Media tab to the plugin sidebar on network websites.
1.1.8
- Fixed Elementor containers being automatically deleted.
1.1.7
- Fixed featured image issues in the Classic Editor.
- Fixed Elementor Pro conflict issues.
- Improved compatibility with the Classic Editor and Gutenberg Editor.
1.1.6
- Fixed broken image issues in Elementor Pro 3.3.4.2.
1.1.5
- Fixed a fatal error in List View.
1.1.4
- Fixed an issue where featured image data could not be retrieved when uploading an image.
- Uploaded media is now displayed on the main site and all subsites and can be used across the network.
- Media files uploaded before plugin activation are also displayed on the respective subsites after the plugin is activated.
1.1.3
- Fixed a conflict with Elementor.
1.1.2
- Fixed an issue preventing subsites from using media from the main site.
- Fixed an issue where media was not visible in List View for non-primary sites.
1.1.1
- Fixed bugs and improved stability.
- Updated compatibility for WordPress 6.8.1.
1.0.0
- Initial plugin release and submission to WordPress.org.