CatFolders Document Gallery – Display WordPress PDF Gallery from Category Folder & More

Description

Document Gallery from Folders works with Gutenberg and CatFolders – WP Media Folders plugin to publish WordPress pdf gallery quickly.

It will save you a huge amount of time thanks to these built-in features:

• 2 customizable layouts: list & grid
• 5+ columns and details: title, file type, icon, file size, updated date, and download link
• NEW: Automatically displaying PDF first page thumbnails
• Supports all WordPress media file types
• Mobile responsive
• Modern gallery design
• Show/hide columns
• File title search box
• Sort by size, title, filetype, and modified date
• Flexible pagination
• Click to preview the file, open it in a popup modal, or download the file

?? FEATURES

CatFolders Document Gallery support displaying all WordPress file types:

• Documents: pdf, doc, ppt, odt, xls
• Graphics: psd, svg
• eBooks: epub, mobi, azw, azw3
• Images: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, ico, webp
• Audios: mp3, m4a, ogg, wav
• Videos: mp4, mov, wmv, avi, mpg
• Others: svg, zip, json, and custom file types

To get started with this WordPress PDF gallery plugin, simply follow these steps:

1. Install CatFolders – WP Media Folders
2. Install CatFolders Document Gallery (this plugin)
3. Start organizing documents into folders
4. Pick a folder to create WordPress gallery from folder
5. Customize the gallery appearance and publish

?? WHY YOU SHOULD USE DOCUMENT GALLERY BY CATFOLDERS?

Publishing WordPress document gallery from folder to the front end will keep your visitors engaged and boost the conversion rate. These are your front-end benefits:

• Dynamic document management: Once you update the category folder in WordPress media library, it will also reflect on the WordPress page/post.
• Searchable & sortable: Your audience can search by title; and sort the document list by date, file size, file name, and much more.
• Fast performance: Easily change the number of documents per page without having to reload the page.
• Fully responsive: This datatable list/grid works well on any screen size and mobile device.

As an admin, you will get these advantages of the customization options:

• Easily tweak the layout and columns.
• Create a WordPress file gallery that fits perfectly with your website’s design.
• Keep your documents and files organized within folders.
• Dynamically update your galleries.
• 100% free: No need to upgrade as this is already packed with premium features. Yay!

As you add new documents to your folders, it will automatically reflect those changes. This will ensure that your visitors always have access to the most up-to-date information.

Happy gallery-ing ??

Screenshots

Blocks

This plugin provides 1 block.

• CatFolders Document Gallery Display folders item in a document gallery.

Installation

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/catfolders-document-gallery directory, or upload the zip file through the WordPress plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
3. Go to WordPress media library to start adding documents to your document category.
4. In Gutenberg editor, add CatFolders Document Gallery block to create a WordPress PDF gallery, file gallery, and more!

FAQ

How does the WordPress pdf gallery plugin work?

This free WordPress pdf gallery plugin adds a CatFolders Document Gallery block in Gutenberg. You can use it to create a WP document library on the front-end. Once you have published the documents and other files to the gallery, your website visitors can search, sort, preview, view all documents, or download files very quickly. It helps retain traffic and boost engagement on your WordPress website.

Can’t upload images or files to WordPress media library?

No worries, these things happen. Please check out how to troubleshoot WordPress media library not loading or upload documents to WordPress media library.

Is there a limit to the number of documents I can display on WordPress page/post?

There’s no limit to how many attachments and files you can add to a folder. Therefore, no limit on the number of documents per page/post! This CatFolders Document Gallery plugin is optimized with smart pagination so the users can go back and forth between the pages very quickly without reloading page.

Does it support hierarchical folders?

If you’re using CatFolders – WP Media Folders free version, which doesn’t create subfolders, it won’t be displaying multiple folders on the front-end. However, you can bulk-select folders using Ctrl/Command or Shift key and display all files contained in those folders.
Regarding showing the folder tree structure on the front-end, we are considering it and will implement it as soon as we can.

How to create a collapsible document gallery?

In Gutenberg, there’s a built-in block called Details and you can use it to create a collapsible section. Inside the section, just add a CatFolders Document Gallery block, and you will have collapsible lists of document galleries.

Can the document gallery display PDF first pages as thumbnails?

Yes, as long as your website’s server is properly configured with ImageMagick and GhostScript, which generates the first page image of PDF in the WordPress media library, it will be displayed on the front-end accordingly.

Can I request to add more features to this plugin?

So you want us to add further integrations such as Elementor pdf gallery, and others? To put it into consideration, please submit your ideas to CatFolders feature requests.

Reviews

Quick support responses + Plugin does the trick

JurrienSpr June 6, 2024

The team is quick to response to support tickets, wether it’s on the WP forum or on their own site trough chat. Plugin does the trick!

Really Good

wonderboyita February 24, 2024

Really easy and fast

Excellent plugin! Works perfectly.

panomedia February 7, 2024

I’ve been looking for something like this that actually WORKS for some time now. Glad I found these folks. Don’t hesitate – just get it.

Great plugin. Exactly what i was looking for.

benny54 February 6, 2024

I was looking for a plugin to easily upload PDF files to the website, display them on a web page and be able to open these pdf’s in a pop-up. These Catfolders Gallery plugins make this so easy. Thank you so much for this great plugin.

CatFolders Document Gallery: Elevating Media Management on WordPress

networka October 6, 2023 1 reply

I recently incorporated the “CatFolders Document Gallery” as an addon to the “CatFolders – WP Media Folders” and I must say, it’s a game changer. What sets this plugin apart is its commitment to accessibility. In today’s digital landscape, ensuring accessibility isn’t just a gesture but a necessity. This not only broadens the audience reach but also resonates with the developer’s intent to provide an inclusive web experience. Its design, characterized by modernity and user-friendliness, makes document management feel seamless. What’s commendable is how flawlessly it performs on mobile devices, an essential trait given our increasing reliance on mobile computing. The feature that allows the creation and display of dynamic download lists simplifies the sharing and management of a multitude of document types, from PDFs to other formats. Another highlight is the user-centric Gutenberg block, which streamlines the addition of files into posts or pages. While the plugin in its current form is highly intuitive, I’d love to see a few more customization options in future updates. Specifically, having the flexibility to toggle features like search or folder titles on and off would be a valuable addition. In conclusion, the “CatFolders Document Gallery” is a must-have for anyone looking to upscale their WordPress media management in a stylish and efficient manner. Kudos to the development team for crafting such an exceptional tool!

Greatest ever!

dawnrd October 4, 2023 1 reply

This surprises me! Easy to use, responsive table, positive UX and all. I’m now able to show the file download list dynamically and it also matches my website’s colors and branding. I really like the look!

Contributors & Developers

Changelog

Jul 5, 2024 – Version 1.5.2

• Added: Counter for the number of clicks to view/download file

May 31, 2024 – Version 1.5.1

• Improved: Works with WP 6.1 and newer
• Fixed: React Dom Deprecated in WP 6.2
• Fixed: Document images cannot be disabled
• Fixed: Searcher not working

May 31, 2024 – Version 1.5.0

• Updated: Minimum WordPress requirement to version 6.2

May 29, 2024 – Version 1.4.9

• Improved: The grid layout to eliminate excess space when disabling some columns
• Fixed: CSS (remove background !important)

May 13, 2024 – Version 1.4.8

• Improved: Remove Tabindex on Desktop, should be possible on mobile only
• Fixed: Focus border not working for table-header
• Fixed: Text of aria-description attribute

May 9, 2024 – Version 1.4.7

• Fixed: Issue of sort by date

Mar 12, 2024 – Version 1.4.6

• New feature: Thumbnails for PDF & other documents
• Improved: Optimized performance by using jpg for better wp auto crop quality
• Fixed: The preview section encounters an error when hiding/showing columns in the display field settings
• Fixed: The aria-label attribute issue when using a screen reader

Feb 2, 2024 – Version 1.4.5

• New feature: Shortcode for using document gallery with Classic Editor, WordPress classic themes, and page builders
• Fixed: Missing translate and German translation does not work
• Improved: User experience with search feature
• Improved: CSS

Dec 21, 2023 – Version 1.4.4

• Fixed: Accessibility (contrast low, target size for icon, aria-label)
• Fixed: Translation strings missing
• Updated: POT file
• Improved: User experience (remove empty divs, some CSS for table)

Nov 16, 2023 – Version 1.4.3

• Updated: Translation in PO file

Nov 15, 2023 – Version 1.4.2

• Updated: text domain (from catf-dg to catfolders-document-gallery)

Nov 4, 2023 – Version 1.4.1

• Updated: POT file
• Fixed: Wrong link generated

Nov 3, 2023 – Version 1.4

• Fixed: Some CSS errors related to the position of displaying elements when change its position (search bar, layout icon, pagination)
• Fixed: Displaying empty element when icon and title library are hidden

Oct 6, 2023 – Version 1.3

• Fix: Accessibility
• Add: Support German language

Sep 22, 2023 – Version 1.2

• Add: New order by size (GB > MB > KB > Byte)
• Update: Plugin detail (Remove “By” duplication in wp.org)
• Update: Hide “Item per pages” in Mobile table
• Fix: Issue with sorting files
• Fix: Button alignment in grid view
• Fix: CSS conflict
• Fix: Accessibility (aria attribute)

Jul 24, 2023 Version 1.1

• Improve code

Jun 20, 2023 – Version 1.0

• Initial Release