Description
FileBird Document Library is a lightweight plugin that helps you create and publish document galleries using Gutenberg and FileBird folders. It offers two layout styles and supports multiple document categories.
FEATURES
Thanks to FileBird plugin, which has an amazing folder structure for organizing your files, you can make those FileBird folders work as your document categories.
Once you categorize document files into folders, they are ready for preview and showcase on your WordPress site!
This FileBird document library plugin supports all file types hosted in WordPress media library, including but not limited to:
- PDF (Portable Document Format)
- DOC, DOCX (Microsoft Word Document)
- PPT, PPTX, PPS, PPSX (Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation)
- ODT (OpenDocument Text Document)
- XLS, XLSX (Microsoft Excel Document)
- PSD (Adobe Photoshop Document)
- SVG, CAD (Vector Graphics Formats)
- DWG (Graphics and Design Web Format)
- .numbers, .pages (Apple document formats)
- .prc, .epub, .mobi, .azw, .djvu (ebook formats) and more ++
For further customization, you will be able to display the document gallery in grid or list style. Various options are built to help you customize the library appearance the way you want.
- Works seamlessly with Gutenberg
- Clean interface and modern gallery design
- Single folder and multiple folders supported
- Folder icon and custom title
- Limit document items per page
- Multiple layouts: Grid & List style
- Interactive front-end: Library sections are switchable by the visitors
- Sort options: Sort by name, modified date, size
- Link to attachments
- Download button
PRO VERSION
The FileBird Document Library Pro allows you to show folder directory on the frontend:
- Show multi-level folders in the folder tree
- Show breadcrumb and nested folders for better navigation
- Customizable search scope
- Sidebar folder tree navigation
- Extra metadata columns (YouTube, external links, etc.)
- Custom folder icons
- And more!
Requirements
This plugin requires the following:
Screenshots
[WordPress media library folders and Documents category]
WordPress media library folders and Documents category
[FileBird Document Library block in Gutenberg editor]
FileBird Document Library block in Gutenberg editor
[Document library published in Grid layout]
Document library published in Grid layout
[Document library published in List layout]
Document library published in List layout
Installation
Setup is easy and takes fewer than one minute.
- Upload the plugin zip file to WordPress Plugins menu.
- Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to your page/post which is using Gutenberg to find the document library block.
Enjoy!
FAQ
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Is FileBird really required for this plugin?
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Yes, it is. You should have FileBird (Free or Pro, version 5+) installed and activated in advance so that you can use the FileBird document library Gutenberg block feature.
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How many document libraries can I create in the Free version?
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The Free version allows you to create unlimited library blocks through Gutenberg, but only 1 document library shortcode.
If you need multiple libraries for different pages using WordPress page builders, youll need the Pro version. -
When I move a document file to another folder, does this action affect the document gallery?
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Yes, if you move/remove/add new files to your FileBird folders, it will also be reflected on the front page/post of the document gallery.
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Does it work with Elementor?
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Definitely yes! To make FileBird Document Library work with Elementor, just create a shortcode for your document library, and then embed it into Elementor page builder.
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How can I get support?
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You can reach us here https://ninjateam.org/support/
Happy Library-ing!
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“FileBird Document Library” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
“FileBird Document Library” has been translated into 5 locales. Thank you to the translators for their contributions.
Translate “FileBird Document Library” into your language.
Interested in development?
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Changelog
May 25, 2026 Version 3.0.9
- Fixed: UI issues with WordPress 7.0
- Fixed: A conflict where submit buttons are disabled (Pro version)
Feb 25, 2026 – Version 3.0.8
- Added: Custom column for YouTube or external links
- Added: Catalan language
- Added: Option to secure download URLs (Pro version)
- Added: Option to enable the Download button by file type (Pro version)
- Added: Option to change the Tree icon (Pro version)
- Added: Custom fields (Pro version)
- Added: Custom folder icons to show on the frontend library (Pro version)
- Added: Custom thumbnail used as placeholder when your server does not support generating thumbnails for PDF files
Sep 12, 2025 – Version 3.0.7
- Fixed: Tables sometimes are not loaded
- Refactor the shortcode
Dec 2, 2024 – Version 3.0.3
- Fixed: Language issues
- Fixed: Undefined array key libraryType warning
- Fixed: Typo
Jun 25, 2024 Version 2.0.8.1
- Added: “Required plugin” admin notice
Jan 19, 2024 Version 2.0.6
- Removed: Rest_nonce
- Fixed: PHP warning when using extended search (PRO)
Jan 9, 2024 Version 2.0.5
- Fixed: CSS (when without Download column)
Dec 21, 2023 Version 2.0.4
- Updated: Compatible with FileBird 6.0
Dec 7, 2023 Version 2.0.3
- Fixed: Display no files when a folder is deleted, FileBird Document Library block remained (PRO)
Nov 13, 2023 Version 2.0.2
- Fixed: Compatible with PHP 8 and greater
Nov 9, 2023 Version 2.0.1
- Fixed: Shortcode – Display as hierarchical folders doesnt work correctly
Oct 31, 2023 Version 2.0
- Added: New library type setting
- Added: New search scope
- Improved: Modify Nested Folder & Breadcrumb base on library type (PRO)
- Fixed: Some small CSS conflict
- Updated: POT files
Oct 16, 2023 Version 1.9
- Added: Nested folder for front end display (PRO)
- Added: German language supported
Sep 7, 2023 Version 1.8
- Added: Display folder tree on front end (PRO)
Jun 1, 2023 Version 1.7.1
- Fixed: Change limit items
Apr 27, 2023 Version 1.7
- Added: Display Additional content (Caption, Description) (PRO)
- Added: Popup Preview (PRO)
- Improved: Performance
- Improved: Pot file
- Improved: Cover code into Typescript
- Improved: Gutenberg block
- Fixed: Cursor pointer when hovered
- Fixed: Icon search
- Fixed: Border focus search box
- Fixed: UI/CSS
- Fixed: Conflict query with Enerzee Theme
Dec 31, 2022 Version 1.6
- Fixed: Conflict with Divi Builder
- Fixed: Choose folder (right side) in Gutenberg
Nov 29, 2022 Version 1.5
- Added: Update new pot files, support Spanish Language
- Added: New setting – Auto switch to grid layout on mobile
- Added: Option show/hide Extra column in Shortcode (PRO)
Nov 11, 2022 Version 1.4
- Added: Show/Hide extra columns (PRO)
- Added: Font size modify control (PRO)
- Added: Padding modify control (PRO)
- Added: Link file control (PRO)
- Improved: Natural file name sort order
Oct 28, 2022 Version 1.3
- Fixed: Open PDF link
Oct 21, 2022 – Version 1.2
- Fixed: Some strings for translation
- Fixed: Compatible with translation system
Oct 14, 2022 – Version 1.1.1
- Fixed: Translate on frontend
Sep 14, 2022 Version 1.1
- Added: Support translation
- Fixed: Bugs
June 23, 2022 Version 1.0
- Initial Release
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