WP Folio
WP-Foliolio enables a Web Developer/Designer to create a Wordpress Portfolio for their work with wp's familiar content creation system.
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WP Folio shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 13 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Folio stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| portfolio | >100 |
| project | >100 |
| thumbnails | >100 |
| web designer | >100 |
| web developer | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2 from 1 reviews
About WP Folio
From the official readme · v0.2.5Description
About the Plugin
This plugin is unmaintained, please contact me if you wish to take over maintenance.
Support
Please contact me through [my website] (http://mjco.me.uk/contact/)
Installation
Instructions
- Unzip the plugin archive
- Upload the entire folder wp-foliolio to your plugins folder (/wp-content/plugins/)
- Ensure your wordpress uploads directory exists and is writable (/wp-content/uploads/)
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- A new Projects Admin Menu should appear below Comments
- Go to Projects -> Options to configure your preferences
- Place copies of the php files from the /wp-content/plugins/wp-foliolio/views/ folder into your theme folder /wp-content/themes/your_theme_name/portfolio/ folder.
- Create a new, blank, page selecting the “Projects” page template.
- (If using a custom menu) Add a link to this page to your menu.
Requirements
- Only PHP 5+ is supported, although PHP 4 may work.
- PHP Safe Mode is not supported, you may be able to hack it to work though
- WordPress 3.x + only
Changelog
First version, tested in own environments but awaiting bugs.
0.1
- No Changes as is brand new
0.2
- Removed <? opening tags from “WPFO_Project.php” due to the requirement to have support defined in php.ini
- Added <?php opening tags to “WPFO_Project.php”
- Removed <? opening tags from “template-tags.php” due to the requirement to have support defined in php.ini
- Added <?php opening tags to “template-tags.php”
0.2.5
- Added admin option to display “Project” title on Projects Page.
- Added admin option to display “Project” tags or “Platforms” on Projects Page.
- Added admin option to diplsay “Project” information on Projects Page.
- Corrected error in instructions which gave incorrect instructions for placing template files
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP Folio: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
Is WP Folio free?
Yes. WP Folio is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Folio safe to use in 2026?
WP Folio shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Folio?
WP Folio is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,296 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Folio work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Folio is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Folio last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.5, was released on April 16, 2013 (14 years ago).
Who makes WP Folio?
WP Folio is developed and maintained by Michael O'Toole.
What are the best alternatives to WP Folio?
The most popular alternatives to WP Folio are WP Show Posts (60K+ installs), Gallery by Visual Portfolio (60K+ installs) and Portfolio Post Type (40K+ installs).
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