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I’m used to seeing uploads in dated folders by month and year.
This client has over 4,000 images in their uploads folder and they are just free-floating. It takes forever to even open via FTP. I’d like to know if there’s a way to put all these folders into the usual dated folder system without screwing up the file paths.
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By default, the year/month format is turned on. You can enable it again, and all media uploaded through the media manager will start sorting them into their dated folders (in theory).
Under settings >> media make sure the “Organize my uploads into month- and year-based folders” option is checked.
You may also want to ensure those files are being used on the site. Your client might have been using their WordPress install like a Dropbox and storing stuff there.
An audit might be needed if it’s slowing down the site.