Where Is the Uploads Folder in Wordpress?

By default, WordPress stores all your images and media uploads in /wp-content/uploads/ folder on your server. All uploads are organized in a month and year based folders. You can view these folders by connecting to your WordPress site using an FTP client.

How do I change the upload folder in WordPress?

How to Change Default Media Uploads Folder in WordPress?
  1. Save Media File Under Month and Year. ...
  2. Open File Manager in Bluehost. ...
  3. File Manager Directory Selection in Bluehost. ...
  4. Create New Folder. ...
  5. Enter Folder Name. ...
  6. New Media Folder Created. ...
  7. Locate wp-config PHP File. ...
  8. Choose Encoding for Text Editor.

When I upload files and images to my WP site they are sorted Where?

Your uploaded photos and other media files are stored in the /wp-content/uploads/ directory under the folders organized by months and years.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.