Media Manager for UserPro 3.11.0

Media Manager for UserPro is a premium add-on for the popular UserPro community plugin. It transforms a standard user profile into a rich, interactive portfolio by allowing members to upload and manage their own photos, videos, and audio files directly from the front-end.

As of early 2026, this extension is a standard tool for community sites, talent directories, and social networks where user-generated content is the primary focus.

## Core Multimedia Features

Personal User Galleries: Every user gets a dedicated "Media" tab on their profile where they can display their uploaded content in an elegant grid layout.

Support for Multiple Formats: * Images: Standard uploads (JPG, PNG, GIF) with built-in Lightbox support for viewing full-size versions.

Video: Supports direct file uploads and embedded links from YouTube and Vimeo.

Audio: Allows users to share music tracks or podcasts.

Public vs. Private Media: Users have the autonomy to mark individual media items as "Private" (visible only to them/admins) or "Public" (visible to the community).

Social Media Integration: Includes a feature to pull in a user's Instagram photos to automatically populate their profile gallery.

Report Content: A community moderation tool that allows other users to report objectionable or inappropriate media directly from the front-end.

### Technical Profile & Constraints

Feature

Details

Requirements

UserPro Core Plugin must be installed and active.

Latest Update

December 2025 (v1.x)

Page Builder

Compatible with Elementor, WPBakery, and Gutenberg.

Admin Controls

Restrict specific file types and set maximum upload size limits.

Navigation

Includes Ajax-based pagination for fast browsing of large galleries.

### Why Use the Media Manager Add-on?

Pros:

Enhanced Engagement: Profiles become much more "lively" and personal, increasing the time users spend on your site.

No Backend Access: Users never see the WordPress dashboard; all uploading and management happens on the "clean" front-end profile.

Lightweight: It integrates seamlessly with UserPro's existing CSS/JS, avoiding the bloat of installing a separate, unrelated gallery plugin.

Cons:

Storage & Hosting: Allowing many users to upload high-res images can quickly fill up your server disk space.

Moderation Load: As your community grows, you will need a moderator to review reported media to ensure site safety.

### Implementation Tip for 2026

To prevent your server from slowing down, combine the Media Manager with a plugin like EWWW Image Optimizer or Smush. This ensures that when a user uploads a large, unoptimized 5MB photo, it is automatically compressed and converted to WebP format before being stored, saving you significant bandwidth and storage.

Would you like me to provide the specific shortcodes for displaying the media gallery on a custom page, or do you need help setting up the Instagram API connection?